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Pearl City, Hawaii

Pearl City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Ewa District and City & County of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 47,698. Pearl City sits along the north shore of Pearl Harbor. Waimalu borders Pearl City to the east and Waipahu borders the west. The U.S. postal code for Pearl City is 96782.

History
Early-day Pearl City had an array of rice paddies and fields that were plowed with water buffalo that hauled a 9 two-wheeled cart. In the early 1880s, Pearl City was the final stop for Benjamin Franklin Dillingham's Oahu Railway, a mud wagon driven by a four-horse team. Lots for a yet-to-exist "Pearl City" went on sale in 1889, after completion of the rail line. Near the outskirts of Pearl City, the Remond Grove, an area where people were entertained by piano, banjo, trumpet, and saxophone performances, was a popular entertainment spot in the early 1900s.

Geography
Pearl City is located at 21°24'30" North, 157°58'1" East (21.408333, −157.966902).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 5.8 sqmi, of which 5.0 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi is water. The total area is 14.29% water.

 * Average winter high (January 28): 79 degrees
 * Average winter low (January 28): 66 degrees
 * Average summer high (August 23): 87 degrees
 * Average summer low (August 23): 74 degrees
 * Average annual precipitation: 64 inches

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 47,698 people, 14,622 households, and 7,288 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,215.5 PD/sqmi. There were 9,181 housing units at an average density of 1,842.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.57% Asian-Pacific Islander, 17.24% White, 2.71% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.41% from other races, and 18.81% from two or more races. 7.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,922 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,036, and the median income for a family was $67,246. Males had a median income of $30,712 versus $28,408 for females. The per capita income was $21,683. 6.2% of the population and 4.0% of families were below the poverty line. Of the total population, 11.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and infrastructure
The Honolulu Police Department operates the Pearl City Substation in Pearl City.

The United States Postal Service operates the Pearl City Post Office in Pearl City.

Education
The Hawai'i Department of Education operates public schools in Pearl City, including the Pearl City Complex public schools that include elementary, intermediate, and high schools.

Elementary schools in the CDP include Manana, Momilani, Palisades, Pearl City, Pearl City Highlands, Waimalu, and Waiau. Two secondary schools, Highlands Intermediate School and Pearl City High School, are also in the CDP. Momilani, Waimalu, and Waiau elementary schools and Pearl City High were in the Waimalu CDP as of the 2000 U.S. census, but as of the 2010 U.S. census are in the Pearl City CDP.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu operates Our Lady of Good Counsel School in the CDP, which opened in 1964.

The University of Hawaii–Leeward Community College, a branch of the University of Hawaiʻi System, is adjacent to the CDP, with a Pearl City address.

Hawaii State Public Library System operates the Pearl City Library. Originally known as the Pearl City Regional Library, it began operations on November 15, 1969.

Sports and recreation
In 1998, a Pearl City baseball team—Pearl City Little League (District 7)—represented the U.S. and made it to the Little League World Series finals, where it lost to the team from Taipei. In 2007, it won the Junior League World Series, after winning the West Region, then defeating the Central Region and Southwest Region champions to become the U.S. champion, and finally defeating the International champion (Asia-Pacific Region), Illam Central LL (Makati, Philippines), 6–2.

The Hawaii Hawks won the 2003 Field Hockey World Cup 10–7.

In 2017, a Pearl City youth baseball team, the Pearl City KRU, represented the Pacific Southwest region in the Cal Ripken Baseball 10U (age 10 and under) World Series. This series was held in Hammond, Indiana, which hosted nine other teams from across the country. The KRU team won all of its games in pool play, and made it to the World Series finals, where they lost to the team from West Raleigh, North Carolina, 5-3.

Notable people

 * Brook Lee, Miss Hawaii USA 1997, Miss USA 1997 and Miss Universe 1997
 * Jason Scott Lee, film actor
 * Duke Aiona, lieutenant governor of Hawaii, born in Pearl City
 * David Ige, governor of Hawaii, born in Pearl City
 * Jordan Ta'amu, professional football player
 * Verena Mei, model and rally driver

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Punaluu, Hawaii

Punaluu (pronounced ) is a census-designated place and rural community in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, punaluu means "coral dived for", or in the case of the fishpond once located here, possibly "spring dived for". There is a very small commercial center located beside Punaluu Stream, and several condominium projects, including a high-rise building, located at Haleaha Beach and Kaluanui Beach. At the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 1,374.

A fringing reef extends off the shoreline. There are several beaches and a beach park in Punaluu, including Punaluu Beach Park, Punaluu Beach, Haleaha Beach, and Kaluanui Beach. Sugar cane was once grown on the narrow coastal plain inland from the highway.

The U.S. postal code for Punaluu is 96717.

Geography
Punaluu is located at 21°35'33" North, 157°53'49" West (21.592600, -157.896989). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 sqkm, of which 4.1 sqkm is land and 1.2 sqkm, or 22.97%, is water. The town is north of Kahana Bay and Kaaawa and south of Hauula along Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 83). Kaluanui Stream and Sacred Falls are located between Punaluu and Hauula.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 881 people, 305 households, and 196 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,106.0 PD/sqmi. There were 439 housing units at an average density of 551.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 32.69% White, 0.57% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 10.22% Asian, 24.06% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 32.01% from two or more races. 6.02% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 305 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,143, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,067. About 15.8% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.8% of those ages 65 and older.

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Pūpūkea, Hawaii

Pūpūkea is a community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, pūpūkea means "white shell". As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 5,130. The Koolauloa District ends at Waimea Bay, with the Waialua District extending south and westward.

Pūpūkea is a popular area on Oahu's North Shore for living and for visiting. The best known surfing sites of Velzyland, Sunset (at Sunset Beach Park), Kammieland, Pūpūkea, Ehukai, Pipeline (these latter two off adjacent Ehukai Beach Park and Banzai Beach) and lesser breaks are arrayed off this shore. Popular diving and snorkeling areas known as Three Tables and Sharks Cove are located at Pūpūkea Beach Park. At the southwest end of Pūpūkea is Waimea Bay, with one of the most popular beaches on the island forming the shore at Waimea Beach Park. Popular residential areas here include the beach lots at Sunset Beach and the uplands of Pūpūkea. As the properties in this area were subdivided in the 1950s and 60s and classified then as country, the lots in the uplands were all measured out in 1 acre or greater parcels. The biggest drawback to living in this part of the island, however, is the considerable driving distance of 37 miles (60 km) to Honolulu.

The U.S. postal code for Pūpūkea and the communities of Waialee, Sunset Beach, Lihilani, Waimea, and Kawailoa is 96712.

Geography
Pūpūkea is located at 21°40'11" North, 158°2'58" West (21.669740, -158.049349), along Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 83) west to southwest from Kawela Bay and northeast from Haleiwa.

Due to its geographic location, this area gets three times the amount of rain per year Honolulu receives. It rains on average on 247 days a year with 54.7 inches of rainfall here, whereas it only rains on 89 days with 17.1 inches of rainfall annually in Honolulu.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.1 sqmi, of which 3.4 sqmi is land and 2.7 sqmi is water. The total area is 44.17% water, consisting of that portion of the Pacific Ocean (possibly with Waimea Bay) included in the CDP.

Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there were 4,250 people, 1,455 households, and 937 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,250.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,690 housing units at an average density of 497.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.95% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 14.56% Asian, 6.52% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 20.89% from two or more races. 8.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,455 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 114.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,146, and the median income for a family was $62,375. Males had a median income of $41,015 versus $32,332 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,682. 15.2% of the population and 11.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
The Hawaii Department of Education operates the public schools. Sunset Beach Elementary School is located in the CDP. Pupukea Schoolhouse is another educational option (non-DOE/public), starting in 2022 in upland Pupukea.

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Schofield Barracks

Schofield Barracks is a United States Army installation and census-designated place (CDP) located in Honolulu and in the Wahiawa District of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Hawaii. Schofield Barracks lies adjacent to the town of Wahiawā, separated from most of it by Lake Wilson (also known as Wahiawā Reservoir). Schofield Barracks is named after Lieutenant General John McAllister Schofield, who was the Commanding General of the United States Army from August 1888 to September 1895. He had been sent to Hawaii in 1872 and had recommended the establishment of a naval base at Pearl Harbor.

Schofield Barracks has an area of 17725 acre on Central Oahu. The post was established in 1908 to provide mobile defense of Pearl Harbor and the entire island. It has been the home of the 25th Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Tropic Lightning" division, since 1941, as well as the headquarters for United States Army Hawaii (USARHAW).

Schofield is home to the Pacific field office of the Army CID.

The population was 14,904 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Schofield Barracks is located at 21.49778°N, -158.06333°W (21.497650, −158.063248). The Main Gate used to be off Wilikina Drive; however, now only the Foote and Lyman gates located along Kunia Road are used for controlled access. Proceeding north on Wilikina Road (State Rte. 99) leads to intersections with Kaukonahua Road (State Rte. 801) to Waialua and Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 99) to Haleiwa. East on Wilikina leads to Interstate H-2 and Kamehameha Highway (State Rte.s 80 and 99) to Wahiawā and Mililani Town. Proceeding south on Kunia Road (State Route 750) past Schofield leads to the Kunia Gate on Wheeler, Kunia, and eventually Waipahu.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the post has a total area of 2.8 mi2, all of it land.

Main Post
The Main Post area consists of numerous quadrangle-style barracks and unit command structures, most of which have a letter designation. B and C Quads are the oldest, having been constructed in the 1910s, with D, E, and F quads being built later. Additionally on Main Post are the PX (post exchange), the Commissary, the "Aloha Building", the Library, Bowling Alley, and Uniform Clothing Store. Several sets of barracks have recently been constructed (the first set completed in 1998) adhering to a more stylish apartment-type setup. The Nehelani Club, Old Nehelani Club and Conroy Bowl are in the Main Post area as well.

Housing areas
Much of the housing on-post has been renovated or rebuilt now that the housing has been privatized. The enlisted housing area lies to the west of Main Post, while the officers' housing lies to the north along Wilikina Drive. Island Palms is the on-post housing company, which is part of Lend Lease, that is responsible for maintaining the units. The average wait time for housing is 2–6 months and up to one year for larger homes.

Area X
Area X and its environs constitute the bulk of the training areas on Schofield Barracks. Large open areas allow for air assault operations to take off and land. Covered concrete pads can provide shelter for units training in the area who do not wish to deal with sleeping in the field. The range control office as well as numerous semi-automated and other firing ranges are contained within this area as well.

East Range Training Area
The Air Assault School, Land Navigation Course, and designated training areas are laid out in this area to the east of the Main Post and the Enlisted Housing area. Typically, the bulk of the EIB train up and testing are done in this area.

Kolekole Pass
Kolekole Road, which passes through the Enlisted Housing Area and West Post Training Area, leads up to a saddle named Kolekole Pass which allows vehicle traffic to flow between Schofield Barracks and Lualualei Naval Magazine as well as being an intermediate destination for physical training runs by soldiers stationed on Schofield Barracks.

A 37-foot, 35-ton steel cross located at Kolekole Pass was dismantled by the Army in 1997 after Hawaii Citizens for the Separation of State and Church filed a federal lawsuit charging the cross, built with public tax dollars in 1962, was a "blatant and obvious violation" of the First Amendment.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates two schools in Schofield Barracks CDP: Samuel K. Solomon Elementary School, and Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School.

Solomon Elementary's namesake was a member of the Wolfhounds. The dedication of the original campus was on November 11, 1969, while the dedication of the current facility occurred on November 9, 2019. In the 2016–2017 school year it had 933 students. The Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment funded the construction of the current campus with a $70,248,901. The State of Hawaii added an additional $20,000,000 to the funding. The current campus has four buildings, with each up to two stories tall, and a capacity of above 800. These buildings have 63 classrooms total.

Inouye Elementary opened in 1959 as Hale Kula Elementary School, and it was given its current name on April 19, 2016.

Sergeant Rodney J. T. Yano Library (Building 560), operated by the United States Army's Family and MWR Programs, is in the area. Hawaii State Public Library System operates nearby civilian public libraries.

25th Infantry Division Memorial
The 25th Infantry Division Memorial consists of four statues, representing the division's soldiers who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan and Iraq). The first statue was unveiled in June 2005, created by Artist Lynn Weiler Liverton

In popular culture

 * Schofield Barracks was the principal setting for the novel From Here to Eternity (1951) by James Jones and the ensuing film of 1953, television mini-series (1979), and musical story (2003) versions.
 * Schofield Barracks and its surrounding area were also used for CBS's Tour of Duty TV series.
 * Schofield Barracks and its surrounding area were also used for the epic film about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970), by 20th Century Fox.

Climate
Schofield Barracks has a tropical savanna climate. Owing to a higher elevation, Schofield is slightly cooler year round than Honolulu, but is still well within the realms of a tropical climate. Precipitation patterns closely resemble those of mediterranean climates being found in mainland California, but its warm winters prevents the climate from being classified as such.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 14,428 people, 2,965 households, and 2,902 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,251.5 /mi2. There were 3,733 housing units at an average density of 1,358.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.4% White, 21.9% African American, 1.1% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 1.7% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.2% of the population.

There were 2,965 households, out of which 78.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 91.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.1% were non-families. 2.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.55 and the average family size was 3.58.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 29.8% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 1.4% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 152.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 183.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,788, and the median income for a family was $32,970. Males had a median income of $21,112 versus $18,737 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,316. About 6.7% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Village Park, Hawaii

Village Park was a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 9,625 at the 2000 census. For the 2010 census, it was replaced by the Royal Kunia CDP.

Geography
Village Park is located at 21.39667°N, -158.02944°W (21.396719, -158.029444).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.9 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,625 people, 2,628 households, and 2,281 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 10,490.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,776 housing units at an average density of 3,025.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 9.36% White, 2.24% African American, 0.25% Native American, 57.90% Asian, 7.57% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 21.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.09% of the population.

There were 2,628 households, out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.2% were non-families. 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.66 and the average family size was 3.87.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,302, and the median income for a family was $72,422. Males had a median income of $35,317 versus $25,610 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,579. About 3.4% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Kale'iopu'u Elementary School is in the former Village Park CDP.

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Wahiawa, Hawaii

Wahiawa (Wahiawā, ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, on the island of Oahu. It is in the Wahiawā District, on the plateau or "central valley" between the two volcanic mountains that bookend the island. In Hawaiian, wahi a wā means "place of the wa people". The population was 18,658 at the 2020 census.

Lakes and reservoirs are rare in Hawaii, and Wahiawā is unique in being surrounded on three sides by Lake Wilson (also known as Wahiawā Reservoir or Kaukonahua). The town must be reached by either of two bridges on Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 80) across the reservoir's narrow north and south arms. Outside of the reservoir, the town used to be surrounded by military bases and agricultural fields, but development is making its way up from the increasingly urbanized southern portion of the central plain. Still, there are significant U.S. Army facilities in the area, including Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, and East Range, an Army training area extending into the hills south and east of town. Schofield Barracks alone is larger than Wahiawā CDP. Wahiawā is also home to the United States Navy's Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific and the housing community HMR.

The U.S. postal codes for Wahiawā are 96786 and 96857.

Geography
Wahiawā is located at 21.5025°N, -158.02306°W (21.502574, -158.022938).

Vehicular routes to the North Shore from Wahiawā are Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 80) to Haleʻiwa and Kaukonahua Road (State Rte. 801) to Waialua. Wheeler and Schofield are reached along Wilikina Drive (Wahiawā Bypass) (State Rte. 99), which bypasses Wahiawā from the south bridge, a road that eventually connects to both Kamehameha Highway and Kaukonahua Road northwest of town. Kamehameha Highway continues south (as State Rte. 99) past Wheeler to Mililani Town. Interstate H-2 terminates at Wilikina Drive near the Kamehameha Highway intersection, and is a less congested route southward to Mililani and beyond to Pearl City and Honolulu via Interstate H-1. Kunia Road (State Rte. 750) runs from Wilikina Drive, between Schofield and Wheeler (on the bypass), then southward along the mostly still agricultural western side of the plain to Kunia and Waipahu beyond.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 6.2 sqkm, of which 5.5 sqkm is land and 0.7 sqkm, or 11.34%, is water.

Kaʻala, the highest peak on Oahu (4003 ft), is 5 mi west of Wahiawā, overlooking Schofield Barracks.

Wahiawā Reservoir or Lake Wilson is Hawaii's second-largest reservoir (302 acre). It irrigates agricultural fields, including the Dole Pineapple Plantation fields at the northern part of Wahiawā, all the way to Oahu's North Shore, where it empties.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,151 people, 5,376 households, and 3,956 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,642.8 PD/sqmi. There were 5,900 housing units at an average density of 2,791.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 11.31% White, 2.02% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 45.77% Asian, 9.62% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 29.14% from two or more races. 11.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,376 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,257, and the median income for a family was $46,524. Males had a median income of $32,018 versus $25,287 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,366. 16.7% of the population and 13.5% of families were below the poverty line. Of the total population, 23.8% of those under 18 and 9.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and infrastructure
The Honolulu Police Department operates the Wahiawā Substation in Wahiawā.

A satellite gateway for the Iridium satellite phone network is operated by the DISA in Wahiawā.

In the Hawaii State Legislature, Wahiawā is part of Hawaii State House of Representatives district 46 (currently represented by Amy Perruso) and Hawaii State Senate district 22 (currently represented by Donovan Dela Cruz.) In the Honolulu City Council, Wahiawā is part of district 2 (currently represented by Matt Weyer).

Public schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education operates Wahiawā CDP's public schools.

Elementary schools in the CDP include ʻIliahi, Kaʻala, and Wahiawā. Wahiawā Middle School is adjacent to but not in the CDP, while Leilehua High School is in the CDP.

Five other schools have Wahiawā postal addresses but are outside the CDP: Samuel K. Solomon Elementary School and Daniel K. Inouye (formerly Hale Kula) Elementary School in Schofield Barracks CDP, Helemano Elementary School in Whitmore Village CDP, and Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School in the Wheeler Air Force Base CDP and on Wheeler Army Airfield.

Private schools
Elementary schools
 * Trinity Lutheran Church and School (Lutheran) (in the CDP)
 * First Baptist Church
 * Hoʻala School
 * Abundant Life United Pent Church
 * Maranatha Christian Academy
 * Hawaii Matsuritaiko

Bridges

 * Karsten Thot Bridge (truss bridge, 1932)
 * Kaukonahua Bridge (1944)
 * Wilson Bridge

Notable people

 * Al Harris, professional football player
 * Betty Ann Bruno, child actor and journalist
 * Martin Iosefo, professional rugby player with the U.S. national rugby team
 * Lia Marie Johnson, actress, singer and YouTube personality
 * Adrian Murrell, professional football player
 * Netane Muti, professional football player
 * Kealoha Pilares, professional football player
 * Lauvale Sape, professional football player
 * Antonio Taguba, military general
 * Charles Tuaau, professional football player
 * Suzanne Vares-Lum, president, East-West Center
 * Tadashi Wakabayashi, professional baseball player
 * Corinne Watanabe, judge

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Waialua, Hawaii

Waialua is a census-designated place and North Shore community in the Waialua District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,062.

Waialua was one of the six original districts of ancient Hawaii on the island, known as moku. Waialua is a former (sugar) mill town and residential area, quite different in its quiet ambiance from nearby Haleiwa, which is more commercial and tourist oriented. The Waialua Sugar Mill is the center of this town and the historical base of its plantation history.

The U.S. postal code for Waialua is 96791.

Geography
Waialua is located at 21°34'31" north, 158°7'46" west (21.575300, -158.129457), southwest of Haleiwa, reached on Waialua Beach Road (State Rte. 82) or Kaukonahua Road (State Rte. 830). Kaukonahua Road turns eastward and, as State Rte. 803 then 801 runs up into the central plateau of Oahu to Wahiawā or (as 803) to Schofield Barracks. Farrington Highway (State Rte. 930) runs westward to Mokulēia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.2 km2, of which 5.7 km2 is land and 0.5 km2 is water. The total area is 8.30% water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,761 people, 1,128 households, and 882 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,007.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,219 housing units at an average density of 974.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.34% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 51.85% Asian, 3.96% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 27.39% from two or more races. 6.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,128 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.31 and the average family size was 3.71.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,763, and the median income for a family was $51,801. Males had a median income of $29,607 versus $23,716 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,220. 11.7% of the population and 8.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Waialua Post Office at 67-079 Nauahi Street. The postal code is 96791.

In 2017, the state approved NRG Energy, Inc., to build a 49 megawatt solar farm project near Waialua called Kawailoa Solar. HECO will buy electricity from this solar farm at 11 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 22 years. On September 10, 2019, the 49 megawatt Kawailoa Solar developed by Clearway Energy Group began its operation. Originally started by the developer SunEdison, Hawaiian Electric broke its ties to the firm in February 2016 before SunEdison's bankruptcy proceedings. San Francisco-based Clearway's predecessor, NRG Energy's Community Solar division, took over the project at the end of November 2016. On January 22, 2019, the Clearway Energy Group obtained NRG Community Solar's assets.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Waialua Elementary School and Waialua High & Intermediate School are in the CDP.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu operates St. Michael School, a K-8 school.

Hawaii State Public Library System operates the Waialua Library.

History
Many of the current families living in Waialua are the results of agricultural industry which began in the early 20th century. There was an increased demand for workers as the industry grew, resulting in workers being brought in from China, Portugal, Japan, Korea, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Spain and other areas. Upon arriving in Hawaii, many of these workers were assigned to work in the sugarcane plantations in Waialua. During the late 1980s and into the 1990s, the sugar production decreased as increasing labor and production costs caused producers to move overseas. Many of the families brought to Waialua during the sugar rush remained here and many of their descendants reside there today.

During World War II the twin guns from USS Saratoga were installed 1.5 mi off Kamehameha Highway near Waialua for use as gun batteries attached to Hawaiian Pineapple Company Camp Brodie 4.

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Waianae, Hawaii

Waianae or Waianae is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 13,614.

Its name means "waters of the mullet". Its etymology is shared with the far northern Wellington suburb of Waikanae, located in New Zealand.

Geography
Waianae is located at 21.44778°N, -158.17917°W (21.447714, -158.179213).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.2 km2, of which 13.9 km2 is land and 4.4 km2, or 23.92%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,506 people, 2,595 households, and 2,221 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,086.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,925 housing units at an average density of 859.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 9.35% White, 0.81% African American, 0.26% Native American, 19.44% Asian, 27.26% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 41.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.00% of the population.

There were 2,595 households, out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 10.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.04 and the average family size was 4.30.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,717, and the median income for a family was $48,145. Males had a median income of $32,328 versus $22,451 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,348. About 17.2% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Hawaii Department of Education operates the public schools.

District schools inside the CDP include Leihoku Elementary School, Waianae Elementary School, and Waianae Intermediate School.

Waianae High School, which has a Waianae postal address, is physically located in two CDPs: mostly in Makaha, and partially in Waianae.

The district's Kamaile Academy is outside of the CDP. A PreK-12 charter school, Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - New Century Pcs, is in the CDP.

Additionally Maili Elementary School has a Waianae address but is in the Maili CDP.

Leeward Community College operates Wai‘anae Moku in Maili CDP; it has a Waianae postal address.

Homeless camp
Hawaii's largest homeless camp, called Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae, is located here. It covers an area of about 20 acres adjacent to the boat harbor. Hawaii Governor David Ige met with Twinkle Borge, the leader of Pu'uhonua o Wai'anae, in March 2018, committing not to sweep the camp and displace its residents, but its future remains uncertain.

Notable people

 * Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, world renowned musician.
 * Max Holloway, former UFC Featherweight Champion.
 * DeForest Buckner, NFL player for the Indianapolis Colts.

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Waimalu, Hawaii

Waimalu is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 13,817 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Waimalu is located at 21.39917°N, -157.94833°W (21.399150, -157.948432).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.0 km2, of which 4.7 km2 is land and 0.2 km2, or 4.62%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 29,371 people, 10,524 households, and 7,514 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,972.1 PD/sqmi. There were 10,999 housing units at an average density of 1,862.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 17.08% White, 2.33% African American, 0.26% Native American, 55.32% Asian, 5.63% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 18.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.97% of the population.

There were 10,524 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,210, and the median income for a family was $70,740. Males had a median income of $40,949 versus $32,090 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,913. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Waimalu is within the Hawaii Department of Education.

Public elementary schools in the 2010 CDP include Pearl Ridge Elementary School. Three other elementary schools (Momilani, Waimalu, and Waiau Elementary School ) were in the Waimalu CDP as of the 2000 U.S. Census, but as of the 2010 U.S. Census are now in the Pearl City CDP.

Pearl City High School was located in the Waimalu CDP in 2000, but as of 2010 it is in Pearl City CDP.

Our Savior Lutheran School, a K-8 private school, is in the Waimalu CDP.

Legends
There are several geographic legends of Waimalu in the Ewa Area between the East Loch of Pearl Harbor and the terraces in the Waimalu Stream, Waipi Stream which is east of Waiua Pond. Accounts of Heiau, the Waimalu Burial Cave, Paul Marin, and Paunana- loa Huewai-pi, are also included.

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Waimānalo, Hawaii

Waimānalo is a census-designated place (CDP) in the District of Koolaupoko, in the City & County of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, United States. 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 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 6,057.

About 1000 meters east of Waimānalo is 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.

Geography
Waimānalo is located at 21.34583°N, -157.71806°W. The nearest towns are Kailua to the west, and Waimānalo Beach to the east. Waimanalo Beach is located within the traditional Ahupuaa of Waimānalo. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.3 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,664 people, 849 households, and 751 families in the CDP. The population density was 9,319.0 PD/sqmi. There were 904 housing units at an average density of 2,299.2 /sqmi. 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 were 849 households, 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 households were one person, and 3.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.31 and the average family size was 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% 65 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 household income was $47,594 and the median family income 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.

Tourism
Waimanalo is the home of Sea Life Park, a marine biology and sea-life attraction located near Makapu'u Beach. Japanese sumo 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 opportunity.

Notable residents

 * Sasha Colby, drag performer and winner of Season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race
 * Tetairoa McMillan, wide receiver for the Arizona Wildcats and winner of the 2022 Polynesian Football Player of the Year Award
 * Chad Rowan, better known as Akebono, the 64th and first non-Japanese sumo wrestler to reach the highest rank of yokozuna in 1993

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Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii

Waimānalo Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) 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 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,823. This neighborhood is close to, but somewhat separate from Waimānalo, although the two form a single community.

Waimānalo Beach (the town) lies along the eastern half of Waimānalo Beach (the beach), with an overall length of nearly 5.5 mi, the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oahu. Waimānalo Beach has sparse commercial development along Kalanianaole Highway, and is noteworthy for its local flavor and proximity to Makapuu Beach and Sea Life Park, which lie closer to Makapuu Point at the east end of the island of Oahu. There are no hotels here.

The U.S. postal code for Waimānalo Beach and Waimānalo is 96795.

Kazuo Sakamaki, the first prisoner of war taken by U.S. forces during World War II, was captured on December 8, 1941, on Waimānalo Beach the day after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and surrounding targets in Honolulu by Imperial Japanese Navy forces.

The Anderson Estate, which was featured in the TV series Magnum, P.I. as "Robin's Nest", is located in Waimānalo Beach.

Geography
Waimānalo Beach is located at 21.33361°N, -157.69806°W (21.333657, -157.698055). The nearest town is Waimānalo to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.7 km2, of which 5.1 km2 is land and 2.6 km2 is water. The total area is 33.45% water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,271 people, 1,006 households, and 848 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,617.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,046 housing units at an average density of 640.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.97% White, 0.09% African American, 0.23% Native American, 5.34% Asian, 47.39% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 33.34% from two or more races. 6.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,006 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 23.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 8.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.25 and the average family size was 4.50.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,781, and the median income for a family was $57,281. Males had a median income of $35,074 versus $25,440 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,089. 8.5% of the population and 5.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Blanche Pope Elementary School is in the CDP.

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Waipahu, Hawaii

Waipahu is a former sugarcane plantation town and now census-designated place (CDP) located in the Ewa District on the island of Oahu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 43,485. The U.S. postal code for Waipahu is 96797.

History
Waipahu is the name of an artesian spring. In Hawaiian, Waipahu is derived from wai, meaning water, and pahū, meaning "burst or explode"; combined, Waipahu means "water forced up (as out of a spring)". The early Native Hawaiians took pleasure in the cool and clear water gushing from the ground and named this spring Waipahu. Before the Western civilization set foot in Hawaii, the Hawaiians considered Waipahu to be the capital of Oahu. Royalty in the Kingdom of Hawaii would often gather and enjoy the fresh water from the spring Waipahu.

In 1897, Oahu Sugar Company was incorporated, and its board of directors located the sugar mill in Waipahu. It had 943 field workers. There were 44 Hawaiians, including 10 minors; 57 Portuguese; 443 Japanese, 408 of them contract laborers; and 399 Chinese, 374 of whom were contract laborers. The company's managers from 1897 to 1940 were August Ahrens (1897–1904), E.K. Bull (1904–1919), J.B. Thomson (1919–1923), E.W. Greene (1923–1937), and Hans L'Orange (1937–1956).

In the early days of the plantation, each worker was assigned a number inscribed on a metal disc about the size of a silver dollar. The numbers 1 through 899 identified Japanese alien; 900 through 1400 were Japanese who were American citizens or Hawaii-born. The 2000 and 2100 series were Portuguese laborers, 2200 Spanish, 2300 Hawaiian, 2400 Puerto Rican, 3000 Chinese or Korean, 4000 and 5000 Filipino. The company imported laborers from many different countries including the Philippines, Japan, China, Portugal, and Norway. Very few laborers working for the Oahu Sugar Co. were Hawaiian. The majority of the company's first laborers were either Japanese or Chinese. Plantation workers lived by what was called The Plantation System. Field workers received an average monthly salary of $12.50. However, Filipino immigrants were paid less than the other laborers because they were the cheapest to import. The Filipinos, on average, made less than $10.00 a month. The Chinese generally were paid the most, with a monthly average of $15.00.

In 1932, the Oahu Sugar Co. opened a continuation school, and allowed a half-day off from work once a week for workers to attend. Those who weren't available during the day could also attend evening courses. This was to give them a chance to better their knowledge for a better job.

During the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) planes fired at the sugar mill in Waipahu, killing a civilian and injuring seven others.

Amfac acquired the company in 1961. Oahu Sugar Company shut down plantation operations after the 1995 harvest.

In 1923, the Oahu Sugar Company field also served as the community center which featured band concerts, sporting events, and carnivals. Later, the athletic field was renamed Hans L'Orange Field. Today, the park is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of Hawaii Pacific University's men's baseball team, the Sea Warriors. It was the home field of the Hawaii Winter Baseball teams the North Shore Honu and West Oahu CaneFires until 2008.

In 1973, the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawai'i purchased 40 acre opposite the Waipahu sugar mill to establish the Waipahu Cultural and Garden Park. The park is known today as the Hawai'i Plantation Village. Hawai'i Plantation Village is a living history museum located in Waipahu.

In 1997, the Governor of Hawaii, Benjamin J. Cayetano, proclaimed the months of June 1997 through November 1997 to be Waipahu Centennial Celebration Months. Many activities and events were held to celebrate the Waipahu Centennial.

Waipahu is the home to the 2008 Little League World Series champions from Waipi'o Little League. They defeated Matamoros, Mexico 12–3 in the final game on August 24, 2008. On August 28, 2010, that same team won the U.S. championship of the Little League World Series, defeating the team from Pearland, Texas, but lost to Edogawa Minami LL of Tokyo on August 29, 2010, in the international championship.

Geography
Waipahu is located along the northern shore of both Middle Loch and West Loch of Pearl Harbor. Both Interstate H-1 and Farrington Highway (Hawaii Route 90) run east–west through the length of Waipahu. The town of Waipahu spans across three ahupuaʻa (historic Native Hawaiian land division): Waipiʻo, Waikele, and Hōʻaeʻae. It is common for neighborhoods to be named after the ahupuaʻa in which it's located. The neighboring areas of Waipio, Village Park, Royal Kunia and Waikele use Waipahu as their postal city, and are often considered to be part of Waipahu.

There are several streams that run through Waipahu, including Waikele Stream and Kapakahi Stream. Waikele Stream runs along the Hawaii Plantation Village and down into Pouhala Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, which is habitat for several endangered bird species that are endemic to Hawaii. There is roughly 140 feet of elevation change between the north side of Waipahu along H-1 and sea level.

Waikele is located across the H1 freeway north of Waipahu. Waikele consists of newer subdivisions and an upscale outlet shopping center and world-famous golf course. To the west via either roadway can be reached Makakilo and Kapolei, with the Leeward coast beyond. To the east lie Pearl City and the H-2 interchange to Waipio. At the western end of Waipahu is Kunia Road (State Rte. 750) which leads to the Waipahu newer growth areas of Royal Kunia and Village Park north of H-1, and eventually on up across the central plain to Kunia and Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, and Wahiawā. Kunia Road becomes Fort Weaver Road (State Rte. 76) south of Farrington Highway, and goes south through Honouliuli and Ewa Villages to Ewa Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.2 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,108 people, 7,566 households, and 6,431 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 12,882.8 PD/sqmi. There were 8,033 housing units at an average density of 3,125.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.73% White, 0.93% African American, 0.14% Native American, 67.1% Asian (55.5% Filipino), 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. There were 7,566 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.23 and the average family size was 4.37.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP 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 for the CDP was $14,484. About 10.6% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

The total number of Civilian Veterans in Waipahu is 2,376, or 9.8 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

In 2000, there were 8,230 people in Waipahu listed as disabled.

At the time of the last survey, 14,458 people in Waipahu had a high school diploma, approximately 68.6% of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

2,349 people in Waipahu also had a bachelor's degree or higher, which equates to approximately 11.1% of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Waipahu Post Office in Waipahu.

The Hawaii Department of Public Safety operates the Waiawa Correctional Facility in an area near Waipahu.

Education
The Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools.

Elementary schools in the CDP include August Ahrens, Honowai, and Waipahu. Additionally two other elementary schools are outside of the Waipahu CDP but use Waipahu postal addresses: Kale'iopu'u Elementary School is in Royal Kunia CDP (formerly in Village Park CDP), and Waikele Elementary School is in Waikele CDP.

Waipahu Intermediate School and Waipahu High School are in the CDP.

Waipahu contains two (high) school districts, with some students attending Waipahu High School while others attend Pearl City High School.

Lanakila Baptist School maintains its administrative office and elementary school building in Waipahu.

Hawaii's Plantation Village
The Hawaii Plantation Village currently serves as an outdoor museum that showcases the lifestyles and experiences of Hawaii's plantation workers. The museum opened its doors on September 20, 1992, displaying original structures and replica homes of the multiethnic groups who came to Hawaii between the mid-1800s and the 1940s to work as plantation laborers. Guided tours are conducted at the start of each hour, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm.

Notable residents

 * Danny Barcelona, drummer in Louis Armstrong's All-Star Band, born in Waipahu.
 * Kirk Caldwell, American politician, Mayor of Honolulu, born in Waipahu
 * Timmy Chang, American professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles, current NCAA coach, born in Waipahu.
 * Brian Viloria, American professional boxer, former WBA and WBO unified flyweight champion, former WBC and IBF light flyweight champion.
 * Jerome Williams, American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, 1999 graduate of Waipahu High School.
 * Victoria Lee, One Championship mixed martial arts.

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Waipio, Hawaii

Waipio is a census-designated place (CDP) located on the island of Oahu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, wai pio means "curved water". As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 12,082.

The U.S. ZIP Code for Waipio is 96797.

History
In ancient Hawaii, the Battle of Kīpapa Gulch was said to have taken place at Kīpapa Gulch in Waipio. Maʻilikākahi was the mōī of Oahu at the time. The battle began at Waikakalaua Gulch in the adjacent ahupuaa of Waikele. It eventually made its way into Kīpapa Gulch. The raiding party was defeated, and it is said that the gulch was "paved with the corpses of the slain."

Geography
Waipi'o is located at 21.41806°N, -157.99806°W (21.418050, -157.997988), south of Mililani Town via either Interstate H-2 or Kamehameha Highway (Hawaii Route 99). The town is immediately east of Waikele, separated by Kamehameha Highway, the road that leads southward to Farrington Highway (Hawaii Route 90) with connections then to Pearl City to the east and Waipahu to the west. In this same area south of Waipi'o is the interchange between Hawai'i Interstates H-1 and H-2 at Waiawa. Neighborhoods include Crestview.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,672 people, 3,974 households, and 2,873 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 9,700.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,110 housing units at an average density of 3,415.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 14.42% White, 2.82% African American, 0.18% Native American, 54.66% Asian, 5.45% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 21.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.76% of the population.

There were 3,974 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,276, and the median income for a family was $69,282. Males had a median income of $41,943 versus $31,840 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,451. About 3.3% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older.

Government and infrastructure
The Hawaii Department of Public Safety operates the Waiawa Correctional Facility, a minimum security prison near Waipio.

In 2017, the state approved NRG Energy, Inc., to build a 45.9 megawatt Waipio solar farm project north of Costco near Waiawa and H-2 in Waipio. Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO) will buy electricity from this solar farm at 10.4 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 22 years. On September 10, 2019, the 45.9 megawatt Waipio Solar developed by Clearway Energy Group began its operation. Originally started by the developer SunEdison, Hawaiian Electric broke its ties to the firm in February 2016 before SunEdison's bankruptcy proceedings. San Francisco-based Clearway's predecessor the NRG Energy's Community Solar division, took over the project at the end of November 2016. On January 22, 2019, the Clearway Energy Group obtained NRG Community Solar's assets.

In March 2019, the Public Utilities Commission approved Clearway Energy Group to build a 36 megawatt with 144 megawatt-hour storage solar farm plus battery storage project near Waipio called Waiawa Solar. HECO will buy electricity from this solar-plus-storage project at 10 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The Waiawa Solar project is expected to be completed by Clearway and go online at the end of 2021.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Kanoelani Elementary School is in the Waipio CDP.

Little League World Series
In 2008, the team from Waipio LL, representing Hawaii and the United States, captured the Little League World Series crown, beating Matamoros LL, Mexico 12–3 in 6 innings. Iolana Akau started with a solo blast earlier in the game and Tanner Tokunaga added two homers later in the game. Waipio is the second team from the Ewa District to win the world championship; 'Ewa Beach representing West O'ahu won the title in 2005.

In 2010, the Waipio LL team won the U.S. championship of the Little League World Series, defeating Pearland White LL from Pearland, Texas on August 28, 2010, by a score of 10-0 after 5 innings, which invoked the Little League "mercy rule" where a team is leading by 10 runs or more after 4 innings. They lost in a close 4–1 game to Edogawa Minami LL of Tokyo, Japan on August 29, 2010, in the Series final.

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Waipiʻo Acres, Hawaii

Waipio Acres is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 5,531 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Waipio Acres is located at 21.46861°N, -158.01583°W (21.468700, -158.015722).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,298 people, 1,823 households, and 1,292 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,061.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,951 housing units at an average density of 1,864.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 18.86% White, 5.21% African American, 0.36% Native American, 36.77% Asian, 8.19% Pacific Islander, 2.11% from other races, and 28.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.74% of the population.

There were 1,823 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 21.9% 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 2.89 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,594, and the median income for a family was $56,737. Males had a median income of $36,923 versus $24,913 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,251. About 9.8% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Wheeler Army Airfield

Wheeler Army Airfield, also known as Wheeler Field and formerly as Wheeler Air Force Base, is a United States Army post located in the City & County of Honolulu and in the Wahiawa District of the Island of O'ahu, Hawaii. It is a National Historic Landmark for its role in the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Overview
Wheeler AAF comprises approximately 1389 acre of land adjacent to Schofield Barracks and is home to a variety of Department of Defense activities including the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron (169 ACWS) of the Hawaii Air National Guard, the 193rd Aviation Regiment (Medium Lift), Detachment 55 Operational Support Airlift (Det 55 OSA) of the Hawaii Army National Guard, the Regular Army's 25th Infantry Division's 25th Combat Aviation Brigade composed of the 25th Aviation Regiment, the 2nd Squadron-6th Cavalry Regiment, and the 209th Aviation Support Battalion, also located on wheeler is the Trial Defense Service-Hawaii.

History
On 6 February 1922, a detachment of 20 enlisted men from Luke Field, proceeded to Schofield Barracks, under Lieutenant William T. Agee, to clear the flying field on the grounds of the former 17th Cavalry Regiment drill grounds and construct housing for the divisional air service. Two canvas hangars were erected and the field cleared of weeds, guava and algaroba trees. Thus Wheeler Field got its modest start. It was named Wheeler Field on 11 November 1922 in honor of Major Sheldon H. Wheeler, former commander of Luke Field on Ford Island, killed in the crash of DH-4B, ''AAS Ser. No. 63525'' on 13 July 1921.

In June 1923, 13 months after the designation of the new flying field, shop hangars, airplane hangars, and oil storage tanks were erected. In 1927, one of the wooden shop hangars was remodeled to provide space for a barracks and a mess hall incident to the formation of a pursuit group. It was not until 1930 that any permanent construction was started. Many different units were originally stationed at Wheeler Field. The first units of the Schofield Barracks divisional airdrome were the 4th Observation Squadron, Photo Section No. 11 and Branch Intelligence Office No. 11.

In October 1922, the photo section and intelligence units were returned to Luke Field. The following May, the 17th Composite Group was organized at Wheeler. It consisted of a Headquarters Squadron, the 19th Pursuit Squadron and the 4th Observation Squadron. These units operated from the field until January 1924, when the 17th Group was rendered inactive. Three years later, the foundation for the present 18th Pursuit Group was laid and the 6th and 19th Pursuit Squadrons were transferred from Luke Field. More squadrons were eventually added to the 18th Pursuit Group and Bellows Field was opened as an aerial gunnery camp for the use of tactical organizations. The 15th Pursuit Group was formed next and was made a permanent part of the airdrome. Hand in hand with this move came the formation of the 14th Pursuit Wing.

Wheeler Field was the site of several major historic aviation events prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, including the first transpacific flight from California in 1927; the great Dole Air Race from California to Hawaii; the first transpacific flight from the U.S. to Australia in 1928, and the first Hawaii-to-Mainland solo flight in 1935 by Amelia Earhart. Ms. Earhart visited Wheeler Field in 1935 in her Lockheed Vega and in 1937 in her Lockheed Model 10 Electra. Kingsford Smith, in his plane, the Southern Cross, also used the airfield on his historic flights across the Pacific.

By 1940, Wheeler Field had evolved into a primary base for Army Air Corps pursuit (i.e., "fighter") aircraft such as the P-40 Warhawk, responsible for air defense of the Hawaiian Islands Territory.

World War II
Wheeler Army Airfield was a primary target and site of the first attack on 7 December 1941, leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Japanese attacked the airfield to prevent the numerous planes there from getting airborne and engaging them. Most of the planes were destroyed, but 12 pilots assigned to the 15th Pursuit Group at Wheeler (predecessor of the present day 15th Wing) succeeded in getting their P-36 Hawk and P-40 Warhawk aircraft off the ground, engaged the Japanese in furious dogfights, and scored some of the first American victories of World War II.

2nd Lieutenant Phil Rasmussen found an old, unscathed Curtiss P-36 Hawk and taxied it to a revetment where he had it loaded with ammunition. During a lull in the bombing, he took off with three other pilots. Lieutenant Rasmussen managed to shoot down a Mitsubishi A6M Zero and the American pilots subsequently engaged 11 Japanese aircraft.

The installation has a National Historic Landmark District in association with the attack on 7 December 1941. The 1941 Flightline, hangars and barracks survive today.

Casualties at Wheeler totaled 33 killed and 75 wounded. Of the 233 aircraft assigned to the Hawaiian Air Force, 146 were in commission before the attack; afterward, only 83 were in commission (including 27 P-40s) and 76 had been totally destroyed. During World War II as part of the US Army Air Forces and until 1949 as part of the newly established United States Air Force, Wheeler was assigned to the Seventh Air Force (former Hawaiian Air Force) and successor commands.

World War II USAAF units assigned

 * 7th Fighter Wing, 18 November 1946 – 1 May 1948
 * 15th Fighter Group, 1 February – 15 October 1946
 * 30th Bombardment Group, 1 March – 29 September 1945; 1 February – 25 January 1946
 * 41st Bombardment Group, 14 October 1944 – 7 June 1945
 * 81st Fighter Group, 15 October 1946 – 21 May 1949

 * 6th Pursuit Squadron, 11 January 1927 – 30 August 1942; 2 October 1945 – 31 May 1946
 * 19th Pursuit Squadron, 1 May 1923 – 15 January 1924; 11 January 1927 – 20 February 1942
 * 26th Attack (later Bombardment) Squadron, 1 September 1930 – 1 February 1940; 20 December 1941 – 19 July 1942; 11 May – 11 November 1943
 * 27th Bombardment Squadron, 23 May – 25 September 1945
 * 38th Bombardment Squadron, 17 March – 21 September 1945
 * 86th Observation Squadron, 1 February 1940 – 15 March 1941; 17 August 1942 – 28 June 1944
 * Re-designated: 43d Reconnaissance Squadron, 22–28 February 1946

 * 44th Pursuit (later Fighter) Squadron, 12–27 December 1941; 25 January – 23 June 1942
 * 44th Troop Carrier Squadron, 29 September 1945 – 25 March 1946
 * 45th Troop Carrier Squadron, 29 September – 20 December 1945
 * 46th Pursuit (later Fighter) Squadron, 1 December 1940 – 6 February 1942; 17 February – 13 October 1944
 * 47th Bombardment Squadron, 5 November 1944 – 7 June 1945

 * 47th Fighter Squadron, 9 February – 16 October 1946
 * 48th Bombardment Squadron, 14 October 1944 – 20 May 1945
 * 72d Fighter Squadron, 21 October – 18 December 1943
 * 78th Pursuit (Later Fighter) Squadron, 1 February 1940 – 9 December 1941; 9 February – 15 October 1946
 * 91st Fighter Squadron, 15 October 1946 – 21 May 1949
 * 92d Fighter Squadron, 15 October 1946 – 21 May 1949
 * 93d Fighter Squadron, 15 October 1946 – 21 May 1949
 * 321st Bombardment Squadron, 12 September – 4 November 1942
 * 371st Bombardment Squadron, 2 November 1942 – 13 June 1943
 * 392d Bombardment Squadron, 23 May – 29 September 1945
 * 396th Bombardment Squadron, 14 October 9144-20 May 19 May 1945
 * 58th Bombardment Squadron, 1 January – 18 March 1941; 19 December 1941 – 18 June 1943
 * 819th Bombardment Squadron, 12 November 1943 – 9 July 1944; 17 March – 26 September 1945
 * 820th Bombardment Squadron, 14 October 1944 – 20 May 1945

Cold War
With the establishment of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service in 1947, Wheeler Army Air Base was re-designated Wheeler Air Force Base under the operational control of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). The following year, the installation was placed on minimum caretaker status; however, with expansion of the Air Force during the Korean War, Wheeler AFB was restored to fully operational status in 1952.

On 24 February 1952, the 1508th Support Squadron was organized to provide administrative and logistical support to activities at Wheeler AFB. The unit was redesignated the 6487th Support Squadron on 1 April 1955, then inactivated on 1 November 1971, concurrent with activation of the 15th Air Base Squadron.

A subordinate unit of the 15th Air Base Wing, the 15 ABS served as the host organization at Wheeler AFB, which consisted of approximately 1,389 acres of land and facilities valued at over $37 million. Responsibilities of the 15 ABS included providing munitions service and support to all Air Force activities within the Hawaiian area, in addition to operating a small arms firing range where personnel of the Air Force, U.S. Customs and local law enforcement agencies were certified. During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, the installation hosted a number of Army and Air Force activities, including Army rotary-wing and fixed-wing aviation units and USAF fixed-wing air support / forward air control units flying the O-2 Skymaster and OV-10 Bronco.

In August 1987, the Secretary of the Interior designated Wheeler AFB as a National Historic Landmark, recognizing it as a site of national significance in the history of the United States and, in particular, World War II in the Pacific.

The 15th Air Base Squadron inactivated at Wheeler on 31 October 1991, one day before the U.S. Army assumed operational control of the installation in accordance with a memorandum of understanding signed by the Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces, and the Commander, US Army Western Command.

Return to Army control
On 1 November 1991, the Army held a simple ceremony to signify their takeover of the base, then changed the sign at the main gate to Wheeler Army Airfield. The installation, however, remained on the real property records of the 15th Air Base Wing until 15 March 1993 when an Action Memorandum signed by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and Housing) authorized the exchange of Wheeler AFB for Fort Kamehameha Military Reservation.

Design
Wheeler Army Airfield was constructed in the pattern of the Garden City. These type of neighborhoods are the inspiration of Sir Ebenezer Howard of England, who designed these type neighborhoods in re-action to the industrial company towns that had blighted his nation. The neighborhoods are designed in loops with ample green spaces that were to be shared in common among the residents. The homes within the loops are of the Spanish Colonial Revival style that was flourishing in the 1920s and 1930s.

Today, Wheeler Army Airfield comprises approximately 1,389 acre of land returned to the Department of the Army on 1 November 1991. As of the 2000 Census, the base had a total population of 2,829 military personnel and families.

Geography
Wheeler AAF is located at 21°28'56" North, 158°2'24" West (21.482216, −158.039959). The Wheeler Main Gate is located on Kamehameha Highway (State Rte 99) running north to Wahiawā (becoming State Rte. 80) and connecting westward to Wilikina Road (State Rte. 99) and Schofield Barracks. Proceeding south on Kamehameha Hwy. provides access to Interstate H-2 and Milillani Town. The Wheeler Kunia Gate is off Kunia Road directly across from the Schofield Lyman Gate. Kunia Road (State Rte. 750) continues south to Kunia, and eventually Waipahu.

Wheeler is directly adjacent to Schofield Barracks across Kunia Road and to Wahiawā on the central plateau of the Island of O'ahu. The U.S. postal code for Wheeler Army Airfield is 96786.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the base has a total area of 2.3 mi2 none of which is covered by water.

Demographics
Wheeler AFB-cum-Wheeler AAF is delineated for statistical purposes as a census-designated place (CDP). At the 2010 Census, the CDP had a resident population of 1,634.

As of the 2000 Census, there were 2,829 people, 739 households, and 724 families residing on the base. The population density was 1,235.6 /mi2. There were 855 housing units at an average density of 373.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the base was 57.02% White, 21.60% African American, 1.10% Native American, 3.99% Asian, 1.87% Pacific Islander, 6.33% from other races, and 8.09% from two or more races. 13.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 739 households, out of which 77.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.0% were non-families. 1.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.36 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the base the population was spread out, with 36.8% under the age of 18, 20.9% from 18 to 24, 40.9% from 25 to 44, 1.3% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 119.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.8 males.

The median income for a household in the post was $32,485, and the median income for a family was $32,264. Males had a median income of $22,961 versus $22,151 for females. The per capita income for the post was $12,364. 7.9% of the population and 5.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Current Units

 * Army
 * New TDS Patch.jpg Trial Defense Service-Hawaii
 * 25th Infantry Division CSIB.svg 25th Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade
 * 25 Avn Rgt DUI.gif 25th CAB's HHC
 * 25 Avn Rgt DUI.gif 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment (UH-60) "Diamond Head"
 * 25 Avn Rgt DUI.gif 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment (CH-47) (UH-60) "Hammerhead"
 * 6CavRegtDUI.jpg 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment (AH-64) "Lightning Horse"
 * US 209th ASB emblem.jpg 209th Aviation Support Battalion (ASB) "Lobos"
 * Hawaii army national guard patch.jpeg Hawaii Army National Guard
 * US 193rd Aviation Regiment insignia.jpg 193rd Aviation Regiment (Medium Lift)
 * Detachment 55 Operational Support Airlift (Det 55 OSA)
 * Air Force
 * 1st_Weather_Squadron.PNG Detachment 2, 1st Combat Weather Squadron
 * Hawaii_Air_National_Guard_emblem.png Hawaii Air National Guard
 * US 169th AWCS emblem.jpg 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron (169 ACWS)

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School on Wheeler AAF.

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Whitmore Village, Hawaii

Whitmore Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 4,887 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Whitmore Village is located at 21.51444°N, -158.02528°W (21.514550, -158.025358).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, of which 0.9 sqmi is land and 1.08% is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 4,057 people, 940 households, and 818 families living in the CDP. The population density was 4,411.5 PD/sqmi. There were 991 housing units at an average density of 1,077.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the CDP was 5.10% White, 0.44% African American, 0.10% Native American, 65.89% Asian, 6.53% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 20.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.59%.

Of the 940 households 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.9% were non-families. 9.8% of households were one person and 5.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.28 and the average family size was 4.39.

The age distribution was 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median household income was $52,308 and the median family income was $55,508. Males had a median income of $27,885 versus $23,139 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,315. About 7.5% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates Helemano Elementary School in Whitmore Village CDP.

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Anahola, Hawaii

Anahola (literally "deadly winds" in Hawaiian) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,311 at the 2020 census, up from 1,932 at the 2000 census.

History
During the reign of King Kamehameha I, the island of Kauaʻi was the last of the Hawaiian islands to join Kamehameha's Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. The ruler, Kaumualii, resisted Kamehameha for years, surviving two attempts to invade Kaua'i.

Anahola is the site of an ancient surfing area, Ka-nahā-wale, which literally translates to "easily broken".

Geography

Anahola is located at 22.145°N, -159.31306°W (22.145049, -159.312969). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.4 km2, of which 9.4 km2 are land and 1.0 km2, or 9.63%, is water.

The community is located on Hawaii Route 56 on the northeast coast of the island of Kauai. It is 13 mi north of Lihue and 10 mi southeast of Kilauea. Anahola is adjacent to Anahola Bay, a bay of the Pacific Ocean.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,932 people, 549 households, and 422 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 514.8 PD/sqmi. There were 606 housing units at an average density of 161.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 7.1% Asian, 47.7% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 29.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

There were 549 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.52 and the average family size was 3.98.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,771, and the median income for a family was $41,302. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $27,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,829. About 12.4% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture
Kalalea Mountain overlooking Anahola is featured in the first shot of the 1981 feature film Raiders of the Lost Ark. The opening scene of this first installment in the Indiana Jones film franchise is supposed to take place in the Peruvian jungle where the main character, Indiana Jones, discovers an ancient booby-trapped temple.

Kalalea and the Anahola mountains also serve as a backdrop for a Polynesian resort - supposedly located on Makatea island - in the 1998 feature film Six Days, Seven Nights. Coincidently, this movie also stars Harrison Ford.

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ʻEleʻele

Eleele (literally, "black" or "black water" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Kauai in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States, with the ZIP code of 96705. Glass Beach, that is made of sea glass, is a local attraction. The population was 2,515 at the 2020 census, up from 2,040 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Eleele is located on the south side of the island of Kauai at 21.91056°N, -159.58444°W (21.910489, -159.584330). It is bordered to the west by Hanapepe, with the Hanapēpē River forming the boundary between the two communities. Hawaii Route 50 passes through Eleele, leading east 4 mi to Kalaheo and west 2 mi to Kaumakani. Lihue is 17 mi to the east via Route 50.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 km2, of which 2.0 km2 are land and 0.8 km2, or 28.56%, are water. The water area consists of the east side of Hanapepe Bay.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,040 people, 626 households, and 500 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,463.5 /mi2. There were 652 housing units at an average density of 787.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 9.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 61.8% Asian, 5.3% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 22.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.

There were 626 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.66.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,705, and the median income for a family was $53,047. Males had a median income of $35,500 versus $25,667 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,873. About 9.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18 C in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60 mm of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "As". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

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Hanalei, Hawaii

Hanalei is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was estimated at 299 as of 2019. Hanalei means "lei making" in Hawaiian. Alternatively, the name Hanalei also means "crescent bay" and may be indicative of the shape of Hanalei Bay. Hanalei can also be translated as lei valley, referring to the rainbows that color the valley and encircle Hanalei like a wreath.

Geography
Hanalei is located at 22.20667°N, -159.50083°W (22.206653, -159.500713), near the mouth of the Hanalei River on the north shore of the island of Kauai. It is bordered to the east by Princeville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 1.84 km2, of which 1.69 km2 are land and 0.15 km2 are water. The total area is 8.17% water.

History
Hanalei was well-populated in ancient times, with a thriving native population that produced a bountiful supply of food from land to sea. Hanalei's earliest residents grew large amounts of taro, bananas, breadfruit, sweet potato, yams, and coconuts. As foreigners started discovering Hawai'i and taking up residence in the islands, they brought in new agricultural ventures. During the first half of the 1800s Hanalei was supplying mulberry leaves, coffee, tobacco, cotton, rice, sugarcane, citrus fruits, peaches, pineapples, bananas, dates, tamarinds, guava, potatoes, plantains, cabbage, lettuce, and other products.

Hawaiian Royalty
Hanalei was visited by many members of the Royal Hawaiian family in the 19th century. King Kamehameha II took a 42-day voyage to Kauai in 1821. Kamehameha III visited Hanalei in 1852. Kamehameha IV visited Hanalei in 1856 with Queen Emma, and visited again with their young son Prince Albert. Their visit later inspired Hanalei plantation owner R.C. Wyllie to name his growing estate Princeville.

Princess Ruth came to Hanalei in 1867 with her two poodles and picnicked on the Hanalei River. King Kalakaua also visited Hanalei Bay in 1874, and was greeted with a 21-gun salute fired from improvised cannons built from the Ohia Lehua trees.

Imperial Russia
In the early 19th century Russians were present here. In 1815 the German physician and agent of the Russian-American Company Georg Anton Schäffer came to the Hawaiian Islands to retrieve goods seized by Kaumualiʻi, chief of Kauai island. On arrival he became involved with internal Hawaiian politics, and Kaumualiʻi planned and manipulated to reclaim his kingdom of Kauai from Kamehameha I with the help of the Russian Empire. Kaumualiʻi signed a "treaty" granting Tsar Alexander I protectorate over Kauai. Briefly in 1817, Fort Elizabeth, near the Waimea River, and two other Russian forts near Hanalei were part of the tsarist Russian America.

1900s
In the early 1900s, nearly every square inch of Hanalei's coastal plain was covered with rice fields. The first rice farmers were Chinese, followed by the Japanese, Filipinos, Portuguese and other ethnic groups, many of whom were former sugarcane workers who had finished their contracts with plantations. The rice farmers built homes, schools, stores, rice mills, churches or temples, and raised their families in Hanalei. Many descendants of the farmers and plantation workers still reside in Hanalei.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 478 people, 193 households and 115 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 736.7 PD/sqmi. There were 303 housing units at an average density of 467.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 57% White, 18% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, <1% from other races, and 21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.81% of the population.

There were 193 households, of which 25% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40% were married couples living together, 10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40% were non-families. 31% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.10.

24% of the population were under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median household income was $34,375, and the median family income was $55,750. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $28,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,241. About 22% of families and 25% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older.

Popular culture

Hanalei was the backdrop of several film productions, such as the 1958 musical film South Pacific. Scenes were filmed in the town itself and at Lumahai Beach to the west of Hanalei.

In 1983 parts of the movie “Uncommon Valor” was filmed 2 miles from Hanalei.

A speculative interpretation of the Peter Paul & Mary song "Puff, the Magic Dragon" as a marijuana metaphor claims that Puff's homeland "Hanah Lee" is actually the town of Hanalei, which, according to the interpretation, is renowned for its marijuana. The cliffs on the side of the beach are said to look like a dragon. This interpretation was rejected by the song's authors.

The beach at Hanalei Bay was selected No. 1 on "Dr. Beach" Stephen Leatherman's 2009 list of top 10 beaches.

Hanalei was mentioned in the TV series Twin Peaks as a place of residence for the town psychiatrist and his wife.

Scenes for the movie The Descendants starring George Clooney were filmed in and around Hanalei, on the beach at Hanalei Bay and in nearby Princeville.

A song titled "Hanalei" was a part of the I'm with You Sessions by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2013.

Education
Hanalei is served by the Hawaii Department of Education. Hanalei Elementary School is in the community, and is a public K-6 school with around 250 students. Middle school and high school are in Kapa'a for all youth who reside on the North Shore of Kauai. Kapa'a middle school is for 6th-8th grade, and Kapa'a high school is for 9th-12th grade.

title: Hanalei, Hawaii


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Hanamaulu, Hawaii

Hanamāulu (literally, "tired bay" in Hawaiian) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It is the ancient birthplace of Kawelo, a member of Kauai's ruling family. The population was 4,994 at the 2020 census, up from 3,272 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Hanamāulu is located on the east side of the island of Kauai at 21.9975°N, -159.35722°W (21.997387, -159.357133). It is bordered to the south by Lihue, with Hanamaulu Stream forming the boundary between the two communities.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 km2, of which 3.3 km2 are land and 0.5 km2, or 12.25%, are water. The water area is primarily the north side of Hanamaulu Bay.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,272 people, 902 households, and 738 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,907.8 PD/sqmi. There were 947 housing units at an average density of 841.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 61.5% Asian, 5.8% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 23.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 902 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.62 and the average family size was 3.87.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,239, and the median income for a family was $51,042. Males had a median income of $26,962 versus $23,237 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,233. About 7.9% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hanamaulu, Hawaii