Waiohinu

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

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Waiohinu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 198 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,056 ft (322 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Discovery Harbour, 2.2 miles S.

About Waiohinu

Waiʻōhinu (Hawaiian for "Shiny Water") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the district of Kaʻu on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. Waiʻōhinu is the name of the community as well as the ahupua'a, Native Hawaiian subdivision. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 198.

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Living in Waiohinu

Median household income
$70,313
Median home value
$384,600
Median rent
$1,208/mo
Median age
33.7
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Waiohinu, HI population

Waiohinu had 198 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census198
Density148 per sq mi (57 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Waiohinu at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHawaii County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population198 (2020)
Land area1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Coordinates19.0714° N, 155.6144° W
ZIP code96772
Census code (GEOID)1579550

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Waiohinu

What county is Waiohinu in?

Waiohinu is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Waiohinu, HI?

198 people lived in Waiohinu at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Waiohinu, HI?

The ZIP code of Waiohinu is 96772.

What is the elevation of Waiohinu?

1,056 feet (322 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Waiohinu?

Discovery Harbour (2.2 mi), Naalehu (2.6 mi), Hawaiian Ocean View (10.6 mi), Pahala (12.6 mi), Honaunau-Napoopoo (30.7 mi).

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