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