Wahiawa, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,515
Population
7,648/sq mi density
$86,883
Median Income
$37,553 per capita
$716,800
Home Value
$860,042 Zillow
$1,443
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$86,883 median income, 3.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$716,800 home value, $1,443/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,515
Census 2023
Population Density
7,648
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (5.9 km²)
Median Age
39.8 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 42.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 29.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
10.8%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
14.2%
Asian
42.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 71.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 29.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
71.4%
Spanish
29.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
19.8%
Veterans
10.6%
77% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.1%
16% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.0%
42% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.439
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,515 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,648 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 42.8% |
Language
| English Only | 71.4% |
| Spanish | 29.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 19.8% |
| Veterans | 10.6% |
| Disability | 15.1% |
| Health Insurance | 95.0% |
| Uninsured | 5.0% |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.439 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |