Waipahu, Oahu

Waipahu at a Glance

Waipahu is located in the southern area of Oahu, just north of Pearl Harbor in the state of Hawaii. It’s a former sugar plantation town. Its name refers to an artesian spring. In the Hawaiian language, wai means water and pahu means “burst of gush forth.”

The ancient Hawaiians enjoyed the cool and clear water that came out of the ground and named this spring Waipahu. They also considered Waipahu to be the capital of the island. Hawaiian royalty used to gather here to enjoy the fresh spring water. In 1987, the Oahu Sugar Company was incorporated. The site of the sugar mill was in Waipahu. Nearby attractions include Pearl Harbor and Waikele, a popular outlet shopping center with a nearby golf course.

According to the 2000 census, Waipahu’s population in 2000 was 33,108. It has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.8 km²). The population density was 12,882.8 people per square mile (4,974.0/km²). The racial makeup was the following: 4.73% White, 0.93% African American, 0.14% Native American, 65.77% Asian, 12.31% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races and 15.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.09% of the population.

The median household income was $49,444, and the median income for a family was $51,855. Males had a median income of $28,295 versus $23,818 for females. The per capita income was $14,484. About 13.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Waipahu in Bullet Points

Former sugar plantation town
Name Waipahu refers to an artesian spring
Nearby attractions include Pearl Harbor and Waikele, a popular outlet shopping center

Waipahu Location

Waipahu is located in the southern area of Oahu, just north of Pearl Harbor.

Waipahu Map (top)

Waipahu Weather (top)

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