Overview

Introduction to Waipio, Hawaii

The population of Waipio is 11,672.

Waipio History

Waipio is in Honolulu County, which was formed on April 30, 1907. It is the site of the Battle of Kipapa Gulch. In fact the battle began at the Waikakalaua Gulch and in due course made its way into the Kipapa Gulch. Waipio is a Hawaiian term meaning "curved water". It is a census - designated place of the Ewa District.

Waipio and nearby Attractions

  • Bishop Museum
  • Hapuna Beach State Park
  • U. S. Museum of Hawaii
  • Hawaii Maritime Center
  • Diamond Head State Monument
  • Iolani Palace

Things To Do In Waipio

History buffs can visit the U.S Army Museum of Hawaii. They can also visit the Hawaii Plantation Village which offers an outdoor museum, where the life of the plantation workers is depicted. Tourists can also visit the Queen Emma Summer Palace. Halawa Beach Park and the Kauna'oa Beach are ideal destinations for a family day out. One can even visit the Waipio Valley Artworks. Those interested in shopping can visit the Waipio Shopping Center.

Waipio Transportation

Honolulu International Airport is the nearest airport.

Waipio Higher Education

One can pursue higher education from Leeward Community College, Honolulu Community College, Brigham Young University - Hawaii Campus, and Kapiolani Community College.

Demographics

People

Total Population11,508
Male Share of the Population48.6%
Female Share of the Population51.4%
Senior Citizens16.1%
Employed Population 16+6,546
Age of the Population38

Families

% of people married50.1%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher34.2%
Median Earnings25+$43,476
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$30,875
Median Earnings With High School Degree$38,950

Wealth

Median Family Income$100,256
% Above Poverty Level93%
% Below Poverty Level7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time31 minutes
% Working from Home1.3%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.4%
% Using Public Transportation4.8%

Housing

People Living Alone21.8%
Median Gross Rent$1,794
Median House Value$534,200

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)83.6%
German5.7%
Portuguese2.3%
English2.2%
Irish1.8%
Scottish1.1%
Italian0.8%
French Except Basque0.7%
Polish0.7%
Arab0.6%
Syrian0.6%
Russian0.4%
Swedish0.4%
Brazilian0.3%
Hungarian0.2%
Dutch0.2%
West Indian0.1%
Jamaican0.1%
Turkish0.1%
Austrian0.1%
Latvian0.1%
Maltese0.1%
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Waipio Climate

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  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

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