Waipahu Population 2026
Waipahu has a population of 38,216, making it the #1170 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Hawaii. It is about 230× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,216
Rank in United States
#1170
Coordinates
21.39°N, 158.01°W
~19 m elevation · Pacific/Honolulu
Distance to capital (Washington)
7,779 km
4,831 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hawaii
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 350,964 | #55 |
| East Honolulu | 49,914 | #877 |
| Pearl City | 47,698 | #926 |
| Makakilo / Kapolei / Honokai Hale | 46,389 | #953 |
| Hilo | 43,263 | #1016 |
| Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam | 42,184 | #1047 |
| Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village | 38,833 | #1148 |
| Kailua | 38,635 | #1154 |
Cities near Waipahu
- Pearl City47,698 people · ~4 km away
- ʻEwa Gentry-West Loch35,828 people · ~4 km away
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam42,184 people · ~8 km away
- Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village38,833 people · ~10 km away
- Makakilo / Kapolei / Honokai Hale46,389 people · ~11 km away
- Honolulu350,964 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waipahu?
Waipahu has a population of 38,216 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1170 biggest city in United States.
What state is Waipahu in?
Waipahu is located in Hawaii, United States.
Is Waipahu the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 7,779 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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