Editing Wahiawa, Hawaii

{{Short description|Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States}}
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'''Wahiawā''' ({{IPA|haw|wəhijəˈvaː|audio|LL-Q33569 (haw)-Noaius Paticus-Wahiawā.wav}}) is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Honolulu County, Hawaii|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 language|Hawaiian]], ''wahi a wā'' means "place of the wa people".<ref name="KHON_2018">{{cite news|last1=Pili|first1=Kamaka|title=Aloha Authentic Features Moku O Wahiawa|url=http://www.khon2.com/news/local-news/wake-up-2day/aloha-authentic-features-moku-o-wahiawa/1021856753|access-date=27 May 2018|work=KHON News|date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> The population was 18,658 at the [[2020 United States census|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 code]]s for Wahiawā are '''96786''' and '''96857'''.<ref>https://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&companyName=&address1=&address2=&city=Wahiawa&state=HI&postalCode=&zip= USPS Zip Code Look Up</ref>

== Geography ==
Wahiawā is located at {{Coord|21|30|9|N|158|1|23|W|type:city}} (21.502574, -158.022938).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

Vehicular routes to the North Shore from Wahiawā are Kamehameha Highway (State Rte. 80) to [[Haleʻiwa, Hawaii|Hale'''ʻ'''iwa]] and Kaukonahua Road (State Rte. 801) to [[Waialua, Hawaii|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, Hawaii|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, Hawaii|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, Hawaii|Kunia]] and [[Waipahu, Hawaii|Waipahu]] beyond.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has an area of {{convert|6.2|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|5.5|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.7|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 11.34%, is water.

[[Kaʻala]], the highest peak on Oahu ({{convert|4003|ft|m|disp=or}}), is {{convert|5|mi|0}} west of Wahiawā, overlooking Schofield Barracks.

Wahiawā Reservoir or Lake Wilson is Hawaii's second-largest reservoir ({{convert|302|acre|km2}}). It irrigates agricultural fields, including the Dole Pineapple Plantation fields at the northern part of Wahiawā, all the way to Oahu's [[North Shore (Oahu)|North Shore]], where it empties.

== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
|2020= 18658
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]] of 2000,<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212221153/http://factfinder.census.gov/main.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-02-12|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> there were 16,151 people, 5,376 households, and 3,956 families residing in the CDP.  The population density was {{convert|7,642.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,900 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2,791.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 11.31% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.02% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.32% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 45.77% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 9.62% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.83% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 29.14% from two or more races. 11.00% of the population were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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.<ref>"[http://www.honolulupd.org/contact.htm Contacting HPD] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531084717/http://www.honolulupd.org/contact.htm |date=2010-05-31 }}." [[Honolulu Police Department]]. Retrieved on May 19, 2010.</ref>

A satellite gateway for the [[Iridium (satellite)|Iridium]] [[satellite phone]] network is operated by the [[Defense Information Systems Agency|DISA]] in Wahiawā.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.usap.gov/USAPgov/technology/documents/Systems%20Architecture%20Description.pdf |title=Systems Architecture Description |access-date=2011-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131162239/https://www.usap.gov/USAPgov/technology/documents/Systems%20Architecture%20Description.pdf |archive-date=2017-01-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In the [[Hawaii State Legislature]], Wahiawā is part of [[Hawaii House of Representatives|Hawaii State House of Representatives]] district 46 (currently represented by Amy Perruso)<ref>{{cite web |author=Hawaii State Legislature |title=Legislators |url=https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/legislators.aspx?chamber=H |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Legislators}}</ref> and [[Hawaii Senate|Hawaii State Senate]] district 22 (currently represented by Donovan Dela Cruz.)<ref>{{cite web| author=Hawaii State Legislature | title=Senate Members, 2011 Legislative Session | url=http://capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/members/senate/senatemembers.aspx | access-date=2011-02-26}}</ref> In the [[Honolulu City Council]], Wahiawā is part of district 2 (currently represented by Matt Weyer).<ref>{{cite web |author=Honolulu City Council |date=February 24, 2024 |title=Honolulu City Council |url=https://www.honolulucitycouncil.org/find-my-councilmember |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Find my councilmember -- Honolulu City Council}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| author=State of Hawaii Office of Elections | title= Election Map Oahu #5: Wahiawa and Mililani | date=January 2010 | url=http://hawaii.gov/elections/maps/2010/oahu-05.pdf | access-date=2011-02-26}}</ref>

==Schools==

===Public schools===
The [[Hawaii State Department of Education|Hawaiʻi State Department of Education]] operates Wahiawā CDP's public schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1572650_wahiawa/DC10BLK_P1572650_001.pdf|title=2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Wahiawa CDP, HI|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}}<br>2000 map: {{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1572650_Wahiawa/CBP1572650_000.pdf|title=CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WAHIAWA CDP|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1572650_Wahiawa/CBP1572650_001.pdf 1] and [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1572650_Wahiawa/CBP1572650_002.pdf 2]</ref>

Elementary schools in the CDP include ʻIliahi, Kaʻala, and Wahiawā.<!--Only those four are in the CDP! See the map--> Wahiawā Middle School is adjacent to but not in the CDP,<!--See map, as the school is bordering, but south of, the CDP--><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/wahiawamiddle.k12.hi.us/wms-homepage|title=Home|publisher=Wahiawa Middle School|access-date=2020-10-10|quote=275 Rose Street Wahiawa, HI 96786}} - This facility is adjacent to but not in the CDP.</ref> 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|Schofield Barracks CDP]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.solomonelementary.org|title=Home|publisher=Samuel K. Solomon Elementary School|access-date=2020-10-10|quote=211 Carpenter Street Wahiawa, HI 96786}}</ref><ref name=InouyeOurSchool>{{cite web|url=https://www.dkies.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1437489&type=d&pREC_ID=1600883|title=Our School|publisher=Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School|access-date=2020-10-10|quote=Wai'anae and Ayres Ave., Wahiawa, HI 96786}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1569050_schofield_barracks/DC10BLK_P1569050_001.pdf|title=2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Schofield Barracks CDP, HI|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}}
<br>2000 map: {{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1569050_SchofieldBarracks/CBP1569050_001.pdf|title=CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: SCHOFIELD BARRACKS CDP|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref> Helemano Elementary School in [[Whitmore Village, Hawaii|Whitmore Village CDP]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.helemano.k12.hi.us/|title=Home|publisher=Helemano Elementary School|access-date=2020-10-10|quote=1001 Ihi Ihi Avenue Wahiawa, HI 96786 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1580900_whitmore_village/DC10BLK_P1580900_001.pdf|title=2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Whitmore Village CDP, HI|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}}<br>2000 Map: {{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1580900_WhitmoreVillage/CBP1580900_001.pdf|title=CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WHITMORE VILLAGE CDP|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref> and Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School in the Wheeler Air Force Base CDP and on [[Wheeler Army Airfield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wheeler.k12.hi.us/|title=Home|publisher=Wheeler Elementary School|access-date=2020-10-10|quote=1 Wheeler AAF Wahiawa, HI 96786}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/SchoolFinder/Pages/Wheeler-Middle.aspx|title=Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle|publisher=[[Hawaii Department of Education]]|access-date=2020-10-10|quote=2 Wheeler Army Airfield Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st15_hi/place/p1580600_wheeler_afb/DC10BLK_P1580600_001.pdf|title=2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Wheeler AFB CDP, HI|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}}<br>2000 Map: {{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/blk2000/st15_Hawaii/Place/1580600_WheelerAFB/CBP1580600_001.pdf|title=CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WHEELER AFB CDP|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref>

===Private schools===
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'''Elementary schools'''
*Trinity Lutheran Church and School (Lutheran)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tls-hawaii.org/|title=Home|publisher=Trinity Lutheran School|access-date=2020-10-10|quote=1611 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786}}</ref> (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)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/2007/03/27/news/kokualine.html |newspaper=Honolulu Star–Bulletin |title=Historic bridge made vital link to North Shore |date=March 27, 2007 |first=June |last=Watanabe |access-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref>
*Kaukonahua Bridge (1944)
*Wilson Bridge

==Notable people==
* [[Al Harris (defensive lineman)|Al Harris]], professional football player
* [[Betty Ann Bruno]], child actor and journalist 
* [[Martin Iosefo]], professional rugby player with the [[United States national rugby sevens team|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

==Waianae Range==
{{Further|Waianae Range}}

==Gallery==

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Image:DolePineapplePlantation.jpg| [[Dole Food Company]] was founded in 1851 in Wahiawā.
Image:Pineapple maze 1.JPG| Dole's Plantation Garden Maze recaptured the world record of world's largest maze in 2008, occupying 137,194 square feet. The maze topped the record in 2001 of the Peace Maze in Northern Ireland, which currently measures in at 118,403.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Sep/09/br/hawaii80909023.html |title=Dole Plantation maze recaptures world record title |newspaper=The Honolulu Advertiser |date=September 9, 2008 |access-date=June 8, 2012}}</ref>
Image:Dole Pineapple Plantation Field.jpg| Pineapple plantation field in Wahiawā is where the Dole pineapple industry started.
Image:25th Infantry Division CSIB.svg| Wahiawā is the home of [[25th Infantry Division (United States)|25th I.D.]] Tropic Lightning since 1941. Currently basing more than 15,000 soldiers in [[Schofield Barracks]] and growing.
Image:Nctams2.jpg| [[Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific|Navy satellite antennas]] in Wahiawā
Image:Wahiawa Botanical Garden - General View.JPG| [[Wahiawa Botanical Garden|Wahiawā Botanical Garden]], one of the tourist spots in Wahiawā
Image:Wahiawa Botanical Garden - shady park view.JPG| Wahiawā Botanical Garden
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190304075121/http://www.wahiawatown.org/ Wahiawa Community and Business Association]

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