Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii facts for kids
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Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii
Waiheʻe-Waiehu
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Aerial view, with Kahului Harbor in background
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Location in Maui County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.12 sq mi (13.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.26 sq mi (11.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,234 |
| • Density | 2,165.57/sq mi (836.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96793
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-75510 |
Waihee-Waiehu (which in Hawaiian is written Waiheʻe-Waiehu) is a special type of community in Maui County, Hawaii. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 9,234 people lived in Waihee-Waiehu.
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Exploring Waihee-Waiehu: Location and Size
Waihee-Waiehu is found on the eastern side of western Maui. It's a beautiful spot with the West Maui Mountains to its west. The town of Wailuku is right next to it, towards the southeast.
How Big is Waihee-Waiehu?
The total area of Waihee-Waiehu is about 12.9 square kilometers (or 5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 10.7 square kilometers (4.1 square miles). The rest, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.8 square miles), is water. This means about 17% of the area is water!
Who Lives in Waihee-Waiehu? Population and People
The number of people living in Waihee-Waiehu has grown over the years. In 2020, there were 9,234 residents.
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| 2020 | 9,234 | — | |
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A Look at the Community in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 7,310 people living here. They lived in 1,864 homes, and most of these were families.
Diversity of Residents
The community in 2000 was very diverse. Many people were of Asian descent (45.54%), and a good number were Pacific Islanders (14.62%). About 13.42% were White, and 7.80% were Hispanic or Latino. A large portion, almost 25%, identified as being from two or more races.
Family Life and Age Groups
In 2000, over half of the homes (51.5%) had children under 18. Most homes (67.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.92 people, showing that many families were quite large.
The community had a mix of ages. About 32.6% of the people were under 18 years old. This means it's a place with many young people and families. The average age was 33 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $63,236 per year. For families, it was slightly higher at $64,195. A small number of families (5.2%) and people (6.8%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Waihee-Waiehu para niños
