Waimānalo ( Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjmaːˈnɐlo] ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the District of Koʻolaupoko, in the City & County of Honolulu , on the island of Oʻahu , 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.
17-399: About 1000 meters east of Waimānalo is the neighborhood of Waimānalo Beach . Waimānalo has a small commercial center along Kalanianaʻole Highway, but is separated from the shoreline and Waimānalo Beach (the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oʻahu ) by Bellows Air Force Station . Waimānalo is noteworthy for its local flavor and large agricultural lots in the valley that extend back towards
34-532: Is Waimānalo to the west. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km ), of which 2.0 square miles (5.1 km ) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ) is water. The total area is 33.45% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,271 people, 1,006 households, and 848 families residing in the CDP. The population density
51-403: Is noteworthy for its local flavor and proximity to Makapuʻu Beach and Sea Life Park, which lie closer to Makapuʻu Point at the east end of the island of Oʻahu. 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
68-477: Is quite scenic and a panoramic view is presented at the lookout on Kalanianaole Highway (State Rte. 72) where the roadway surmounts the cliff just before turning south towards leeward Oʻahu and Honolulu . The Makapuʻu area is reached approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) east of Waimānalo Beach on Kalanianaole Highway (State Rte. 72) or from the Honolulu side (south shore; Hawaiʻi Kai ) travelling east along
85-564: 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
102-602: The Island of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands , comprising the remnant of a ridge that rises 647 feet (197 m) above the sea. The cliff at Makapuʻu Point forms the eastern tip and is the site of a prominent lighthouse. The place name of this area, meaning "bulging eye" in Hawaiian , is thought to derive from the name of an image said to have been located in a cave here called Keanaokeakuapōloli . The entire area
119-539: The Koʻolau 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 Hawaiʻi Kai on Kalanianaole Highway. The U.S. postal code for Waimānalo is 96795. Waimānalo is located at 21°20′45″N 157°43′5″W / 21.34583°N 157.71806°W / 21.34583; -157.71806 . The nearest towns are Kailua to
136-418: 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
153-462: 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
170-547: 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. Waimānalo Beach is located at 21°20′1″N 157°41′53″W / 21.33361°N 157.69806°W / 21.33361; -157.69806 (21.333657, -157.698055). The nearest town
187-511: 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 (8.9 km), the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oʻahu. Waimānalo Beach has sparse commercial development along Kalanianaole Highway, and
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#1732790096930204-402: 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. Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools. Blanche Pope Elementary School is in the CDP. Makapu%CA%BBu Makapuʻu is the extreme eastern end of
221-534: 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 4.4 square miles (11.3 km), all of it land. 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 inhabitants per square mile (3,598.1/km). There were 904 housing units at an average density of 2,299.2 per square mile (887.7/km). The racial makeup of
238-506: 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. 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 )
255-483: Was 2,617.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,010.5/km ). There were 1,046 housing units at an average density of 640.9 per square mile (247.5/km ). 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
272-423: 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
289-652: Was born in Waimanalo. A large statue of Akebono stands at the Waimanalo Shopping Center and serves as a tourist photo opportunity. Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii Waimānalo Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the City & County of Honolulu , in the District of Koʻolaupoko, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi . This small windward community is located near
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