Waimanalo, Hawai'i
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Waimānalo is a census-designated place
(CDP) in the City & County of Honolulu
, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu
. This small windward community is located near the eastern end of the island. In the Hawaiian language Waimānalo means "potable water
"; it is so named for the many brackish ponds in the area that were used for irrigation. As of the 2000 Census
, the CDP had a total population of 3,664.
Waimānalo is close to, but somewhat separate from the neighborhood of Waimānalo Beach
. Waimānalo has a small commercial center along Kalanianaole Highway, but is separated from the shoreline and Waimānalo Beach (the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oahu
) by Bellows Air Force Station
. Waimānalo is noteworthy for its local flavor and large agricultural lots in the valley that extend back towards the Koolau from the center of town. Numerous plant nurseries are found in this area. There are no hotels in Waimānalo.
Waimānalo is the site of Sea Life Park, located near Hawaii Kai
on Kalanianaole Highway. The U.S. postal code
for Waimānalo is 96795.
to the east. According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1 km²), of which, 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
There are 849 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.31 and the average family size is 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the CDP was $47,594, and the median income for a family 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.
grand champion, Chad Rowan (aka Akebono
) was born in Waimanalo. A large statue of Akebono stands at the Waimanalo Shopping Center and serves as a tourist photo op.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in the City & County of Honolulu
Honolulu County, Hawaii
The City and County of Honolulu is a consolidated city–county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The municipality and county includes both the urban district of Honolulu and the rest of the island of Oahu, as well as several minor outlying islands, including all of the Northwestern Hawaiian...
, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu
Oahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
. This small windward community is located near the eastern end of the island. In the Hawaiian language Waimānalo means "potable water
Drinking water
Drinking water or potable water is water pure enough to be consumed or used with low risk of immediate or long term harm. In most developed countries, the water supplied to households, commerce and industry is all of drinking water standard, even though only a very small proportion is actually...
"; it is so named for the many brackish ponds in the area that were used for irrigation. As of the 2000 Census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the CDP had a total population of 3,664.
Waimānalo is close to, but somewhat separate from the neighborhood of Waimānalo Beach
Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii
Waimānalo Beach is a census-designated place located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. This small windward community is located near the eastern end of the island and the climate is dry. As of the 2000 Census, the...
. Waimānalo has a small commercial center along Kalanianaole Highway, but is separated from the shoreline and Waimānalo Beach (the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oahu
Oahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
) by Bellows Air Force Station
Bellows Air Force Station
Bellows Air Force Station is a United States military reservation located in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Once an important air field during World War II, the reservation now serves as a military training area and recreation area for active and retired military and civilian employees of the Department of...
. Waimānalo is noteworthy for its local flavor and large agricultural lots in the valley that extend back towards the Koolau from the center of town. Numerous plant nurseries are found in this area. There are no hotels in Waimānalo.
Waimānalo is the site of Sea Life Park, located near Hawaii Kai
Hawaii Kai, Hawaii
Hawaii Kai is a largely residential area located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the Honolulu CDP on the island of Oahu. Hawaii Kai is the largest of several communities at the eastern end of the island. The area was largely developed by Henry J. Kaiser around the ancient Maunalua...
on Kalanianaole Highway. The U.S. postal code
Postal code
A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. Once postal codes were introduced, other applications became possible.In February 2005, 117 of the 190 member countries of the Universal Postal Union had postal code systems...
for Waimānalo is 96795.
Geography
Waimānalo is located at 21°21′0"N 157°43′31"W (21.350000, -157.725350). The nearest towns are Kailua to the west, and Waimānalo BeachWaimanalo Beach, Hawaii
Waimānalo Beach is a census-designated place located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. This small windward community is located near the eastern end of the island and the climate is dry. As of the 2000 Census, the...
to the east. According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1 km²), of which, 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,664 people, 849 households, and 751 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 9,319.0 people per square mile (3,627.4/km²). There were 904 housing units at an average density of 2,299.2 per square mile (895.0/km²). The 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 are 849 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.31 and the average family size is 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the CDP was $47,594, and the median income for a family was $43,347. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $21,621 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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 Sea Life Park, a marine biology and sealife attraction located near Makapu'u Beach. Japanese sumoSumo
is a competitive full-contact sport where a wrestler attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally...
grand champion, Chad Rowan (aka Akebono
Akebono Taro
is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...
) was born in Waimanalo. A large statue of Akebono stands at the Waimanalo Shopping Center and serves as a tourist photo op.
External links
- Waimānalo ahupuaa - non-commercial community site
- Sea Life Park Hawaii