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Wailuku, HI
Population15,313
Median Age40.8
Pop. Density2,880
Pop. Change27.45%
Married Population44.95%
Household Size2.75
Unemployment Rate7.70%
Median Home Cost$331,400
Homes Owned54.19%
Home Appreciation-0.37%
Percent Religious44.81%
Commute Time24.1

20.96% of people are white, 0.59% are black, 37.18% are asian, 0.31% are native american, and 40.96% claim 'Other'. 10.73% of the people in Wailuku, HI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 89.27% are non-hispanic).

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steven
Wailuku, HI
gasoline vs. jobs - 10/9/2008

the tourist economy has fallen apart, major layoffs state wide. All major airlines getting close to pulling out of west coast market. Aloha and ATA both went out of business in 2008. none the less food and gasoline prices rising rapidly with no end in sight. I have been here for 33 years, own my home, but I'm getting out asap. Due to county government interference, small businesses have little or no chance of success. International/Asian tourism is very slow in Hawaii. I believe Hawaii has priced itself out of Tourism. Agriculture died here 10 years ago...Where will the jobs be if no tourism no agricultue...GONE[read more...]

Lisa
Wailuku, HI
Weather - 7/6/2006

Wailuku is a beautiful place to live. The climate is wetter than the south side of Maui because we are next to the west Maui mountains. It will drizzle a little each day and the wind keeps the area cooler. We don't need AC or heating in our house.[read more...]