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Waipio, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Population

10,870

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

8,720

ZIP codes

0

Waipio and its ZIP codes

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Waipio at a glance

  • Waipio is about 39 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 32nd among 163 cities and towns in Hawaii.
  • The median household income is $109,877, 9% above the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $749,500 (11% below Hawaii) and median rent is $2,219 a month.

Local data for Waipio, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waipio, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,877

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median home value

$749,500

Median rent

$2,219/mo

Homeownership

71.1%

Bachelor's or higher

29.3%

Median age

45.9

Average commute

27.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (2,766), Japanese Americans (1,970), German Americans (484).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Honolulu County. PPP loans are for Waipio.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,144

455,202 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,681

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.5B

FY 2026, $10,325 per person

Honolulu County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Waipio, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.6%
  • Carpooled16.0%
  • Public transit2.4%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waipio, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

2,733

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

6,934

4.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 61°F

64.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waipio, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.1%

U.S. 33.3% -10.2 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

9.5%

U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

Cities near Waipio

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WaikeleCensus-designated place0.8 mi1.1
WaipahuCensus-designated place2.1 mi2.7
Royal KuniaCensus-designated place2.3 mi3
Mililani TownCensus-designated place2.6 mi4
Pearl CityCensus-designated place2.7 mi9.1
West Loch EstateCensus-designated place4 mi0.7
Waipio AcresCensus-designated place4 mi1
WaimaluCensus-designated place4 mi1.8
Mililani MaukaCensus-designated place4.2 mi4
East KapoleiCensus-designated place4.6 mi3.6
Wheeler AFBCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.3
AieaCensus-designated place5 mi1.7
HalawaCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.4
Ewa VillagesCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.1
Ewa GentryCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.1
WahiawaCensus-designated place6.2 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waipio, HI in?
Waipio is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waipio, HI?
About 10,870 people live in Waipio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waipio?
Nearby places include Waikele (0.8 mi), Waipahu (2.1 mi), Royal Kunia (2.3 mi), Mililani Town (2.6 mi), Pearl City (2.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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