Waikoloa Village, Hawaii facts for kids
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Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
Waikōloa Village
Waikoloa, Waikōloa
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Waikoloa Village sign
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Location in Hawaii County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.76 sq mi (40.82 km2) |
| • Land | 15.76 sq mi (40.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,104 |
| • Density | 450.70/sq mi (174.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP Code |
96738
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-76600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867263 |
Waikōloa Village is a special kind of community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 7,104 people lived in Waikoloa Village. This number has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 6,362 people, and in 2000, there were 4,806. The local post office uses the name Waikoloa for the area.
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Exploring Waikoloa Village's Location
Waikoloa Village is found on the west side of the big island of Hawaiʻi. Its exact location is 19 degrees 56 minutes 29 seconds North and 155 degrees 47 minutes 34 seconds West.
Where is Waikoloa Village Located?
The community of Puako is right next to Waikoloa Village on its western side. A main road, Hawaii Route 19, separates the two areas. This road is important for getting around. If you go northeast on Route 19, you will travel about 14 miles (23 km) to reach Waimea. If you head southwest, you will go about 28 miles (45 km) to get to Kailua-Kona.
Waikoloa Village's Size and Climate
The total area of Waikoloa Village is about 15.76 square miles (40.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
The weather in Waikoloa Village is generally pleasant. Here is a quick look at the average rainfall each month:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 11.1 |
| Average precipitation mm | 46 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 7.6 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 41 | 281.6 |
Who Lives in Waikoloa Village?
The population of Waikoloa Village has been growing steadily.
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| 2020 | 7,104 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,806 people living here. These people lived in 1,750 households, and 1,225 of these were families.
Community Makeup in Waikoloa Village
The community of Waikoloa Village is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 45.92% of the people were White. There were also many people of Asian (16.65%) and Pacific Islander (9.20%) descent. About 26.09% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 8.99% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 41.2% of the households in Waikoloa Village had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 51.5%, were married couples living together. About 13.0% of households were led by a female without a husband present. The average household had about 2.74 people, and the average family had about 3.15 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Waikoloa Village includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 29.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 34.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.7% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the community was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
