Waimea, HI cityscape

96796

Waimea, HI

Total Population
1,951
Median Household Income
$95,972
Median Home Value
$520,200
Median Rent
$1,541

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$95,972
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$520,200
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,541
100% above state median
Median Age
44.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Waimea, HI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

30.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

High remote work adoption with 15.4% working from home.

Low poverty rate of 6.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$95,972
+27.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-60,537,232
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.53 people

Total Households
747
Family Households
32.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
35.3%
#2 Industry
Construction
20.3%
#3 Industry
Education
19.3%
Total Employed Residents:600

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
15.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
15.4%
149 workers
Public Transit
1.3%
13 workers
Total Commuting Workers:970
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (15.4% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.3%
1,023 employed
Labor Force
1,095
52 unemployed
Median Age
44.1 years
Per Capita Income
$44,082
Poverty Rate
6.2%

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