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in Wailuku, Hawaii

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Wailuku, HI is #45 on the list Top 100 Best Cities for Outdoor Living in 2022, situated in the county #32 on the list Top 100 Healthiest Counties in America

Population In Wailuku, Hawaii

Population17523

In terms of political views, the Wailuku population skews Democratic. The top religion in Wailuku is Catholic. The top age group is 45-64 per census data.

Household Types in Wailuku, Hawaii

  • Singles in Wailuku 51.0%
  • Married Couples in Wailuku 49.0%

Age Groups of People Living in Wailuku, Hawaii

  • 18 to 24 year olds 8.8%
  • 25 to 44 year olds 24.7%
  • 45 to 64 year olds 25.1%
  • 65+ year olds 16.7%

Race Diversity in Wailuku, Hawaii

The Race Diversity score in Wailuku, Hawaii is 52.Race diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Latino/Hispanics 11.0%
  • Whites 18.1%
  • Black or African Americans 1.3%
  • American Indian & Alaska Natives 0.2%
  • Asians 34.9%
  • Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders 13.8%
  • Multi 30.6%
  • Other 1.1%

The Religion of people living in Wailuku, Hawaii

The primary religious affiliation in Wailuku, Hawaii is Catholic. The Religion Diversity score in Wailuku, Hawaii is 33.7Religion diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score..

ReligionPercentage of Population
Protestant12.8%
Catholic22.7%
Orthodox0.0%
Other / Christian0.0%
Mormon4.7%
Jewish0.0%
Muslim0.2%
Buddhist4.0%
Hindu0.3%
Other / Non-Christian0.1%
No Religion55.2%

Industry and Occupation in Wailuku, Hawaii

The top industry present in Wailuku, Hawaii is Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services. 33.9 % of residents work in Management, business, science, and arts occupations, while only 8.1% work in Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations. The Industry Diversity score in Wailuku, Hawaii is 69.8.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
  • Construction 6.6%
  • Manufacturing 2.5%
  • Wholesale trade 3.4%
  • Retail trade 12.1%
  • Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.6%
  • Information 1.2%
  • Finance and insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 7.9%
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 11.8%
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance 16.6%
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.9%
  • Other services, except public administration 6.9%
  • Public administration 7.0%

The Occupation Diversity score in Wailuku, Hawaii is 73.4.Occupation diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations 33.9%
  • Service occupations 22.7%
  • Sales and office occupations 24.7%
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 8.1%
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 10.6%

Average Educational level of people living in Wailuku,Hawaii

61.5% of residents in Wailuku, Hawaii have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the U.S. average of 46.6%. 42.7% of residents in Wailuku, Hawaii hold STEM degrees (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Educational level Diversity score in Wailuku, Hawaii is 67.8.Educational diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Less than high school graduate 7.3%
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.2%
  • Some college or associate's degree 34.6%
  • Bachelor's degree 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree 9.3%

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