Waimānalo, Hawaii

Coordinates: 21°20′45″N 157°43′5″W / 21.34583°N 157.71806°W / 21.34583; -157.71806
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Waimānalo
ZIP code
96795[2]
Area code808
FIPS code15-78050

Waimānalo (Hawaiian pronunciation:

2020 census
, the CDP had a population of 6,057.

About 1000 meters east of Waimānalo is the neighborhood of Waimānalo Beach. Waimānalo has a small commercial center along Kalanianaʻole Highway, but is separated from the shoreline and Waimānalo Beach (the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oʻahu) by Bellows Air Force Station. Waimānalo is noteworthy for its local flavor and large agricultural lots in the valley that extend back towards the Koʻolau from the center of town. Numerous plant nurseries are found in this area. There are no hotels in Waimānalo.[3]

Waimānalo is the site of Sea Life Park, located near

Hawaiʻi Kai on Kalanianaole Highway. The U.S. postal code
for Waimānalo is 96795.

Geography

Waimānalo is located at 21°20′45″N 157°43′5″W / 21.34583°N 157.71806°W / 21.34583; -157.71806. The nearest towns are

Ahupuaa of Waimānalo. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.3 km2), all of it land.[4]

Climate

Climate data for Waimānalo, Hawaii (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32)
89
(32)
89
(32)
92
(33)
93
(34)
94
(34)
96
(36)
92
(33)
95
(35)
95
(35)
90
(32)
90
(32)
96
(36)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 78.2
(25.7)
78.0
(25.6)
78.5
(25.8)
79.9
(26.6)
81.4
(27.4)
83.3
(28.5)
84.4
(29.1)
85.0
(29.4)
85.3
(29.6)
84.1
(28.9)
81.6
(27.6)
79.1
(26.2)
81.6
(27.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 71.5
(21.9)
71.7
(22.1)
72.6
(22.6)
74.4
(23.6)
75.8
(24.3)
78.0
(25.6)
79.1
(26.2)
79.7
(26.5)
79.5
(26.4)
78.3
(25.7)
76.0
(24.4)
73.5
(23.1)
75.8
(24.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 64.8
(18.2)
65.4
(18.6)
66.7
(19.3)
68.9
(20.5)
70.1
(21.2)
72.7
(22.6)
73.7
(23.2)
74.3
(23.5)
73.7
(23.2)
72.6
(22.6)
70.5
(21.4)
67.8
(19.9)
70.1
(21.2)
Record low °F (°C) 52
(11)
52
(11)
54
(12)
55
(13)
56
(13)
62
(17)
64
(18)
65
(18)
59
(15)
58
(14)
56
(13)
54
(12)
52
(11)
Average rainfall inches (mm) 4.79
(122)
4.45
(113)
5.40
(137)
3.26
(83)
2.43
(62)
1.26
(32)
1.86
(47)
1.97
(50)
2.62
(67)
3.54
(90)
5.40
(137)
5.45
(138)
42.43
(1,078)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.01 in) 15.7 12.9 15.3 12.6 11.7 11.0 14.6 13.2 13.3 14.1 15.9 18.7 169.0
Source:
NOAA[5][6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20206,057
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census

racial makeup
of the CDP was 10.84% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 26.80% Asian, 24.73% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 37.01% from two or more races. 10.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 849 households, 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.5% were non-families. 8.5% of households were one person, and 3.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.31 and the average family size was 4.42.

In the community the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median household income was $47,594 and the median family income was $43,347. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $21,621 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,493. 8.1% of the population and 5.9% of families were below the

poverty line
. Out of the total population, 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Tourism

Waimanalo is the home of

grand champion, Chad Rowan (aka Akebono) was born in Waimanalo.[11] A large statue of Akebono stands at the Waimanalo Shopping Center and serves as a tourist photo opportunity.[12]

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "Waimanalo HI ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Rebuilding a Hawaiian Kingdom". Los Angeles Times. July 21, 2005. Archived from the original on January 2, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Waimanalo CDP, Hawaii". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Station: Waimanalo EXP F 795.1, HI". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ "Sea Life Park Hawaii, Marine Attraction, Oahu". Hawaiiweb.com. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
  10. ^ Davis, Chelsea (2015-06-07). "Protesters rally against Sea Life Park Hawaii - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL". Hawaiinewsnow.com. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
  11. OCLC 64289275
    . Retrieved 2015-10-15. Akebono Tarō Chad Rowan Waimānalo.
  12. ^ "Six reasons to visit the Windward Oahu town of Waimanalo". Hawaiimagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-10-15.

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