Waipahu, Hawaii
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Costco
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Costco in Waipahu, Hawaii serves as a wholesale retail destination for the surrounding region. Located in Hawaii, this wholesale club draws visitors and residents from a wide catchment area that spans multiple incorporated communities. Understanding the population base within a 30-minute drive helps illustrate the regional significance of this location and the communities it connects.
Population catchment
Within a 30-minute drive of Costco, approximately 778,362 people reside across 20 incorporated places. The largest nearby community, Urban Honolulu, contributes 350,964 residents to this total, making up about 45% of the area's population. The next largest communities are Pearl City (45,295) and Waipahu (43,485), which together contribute an additional 88,780 residents to the catchment. The population distribution across these communities provides insight into the density and structure of the region.
Regional dependence
Many of the communities near Costco are relatively small, with 13 out of 20 falling below 25,000 residents. These smaller towns depend on proximity to Urban Honolulu and regional destinations like Costco for everyday needs ranging from retail to medical care. This interdependence between small communities and larger centers is a defining feature of the area's geography.
Geographic interpretation
The demographic profile of the Costco catchment area reveals a suburban landscape. A mix of mid-sized communities characterizes the area, with some places exceeding 50,000 residents while others maintain smaller-town populations. Population concentration around Urban Honolulu points to a moderately concentrated regional structure where access to amenities tends to correlate with proximity to the largest communities. With a median population of 19,267 across the nearby communities, the typical incorporated place is substantially smaller than the area's largest city. This geographic context is essential for understanding the practical reach of Costco.
Identifiers: CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu (CDP), HI | 350,964 |
| 2 | Pearl City (CDP), HI | 45,295 |
| 3 | Waipahu (CDP), HI | 43,485 |
| 4 | Kailua (CDP), HI | 40,514 |
| 5 | Kaneohe (CDP), HI | 37,430 |
| 6 | Mililani Town (CDP), HI | 28,121 |
| 7 | Ewa Gentry (CDP), HI | 25,707 |
| 8 | Kapolei (CDP), HI | 21,411 |
| 9 | Mililani Mauka (CDP), HI | 21,075 |
| 10 | Makakilo (CDP), HI | 19,877 |
| 11 | Wahiawa (CDP), HI | 18,658 |
| 12 | Ewa Beach (CDP), HI | 16,415 |
| 13 | Halawa (CDP), HI | 15,016 |
| 14 | Ocean Pointe (CDP), HI | 14,965 |
| 15 | Schofield Barracks (CDP), HI | 14,904 |
| 16 | Royal Kunia (CDP), HI | 14,896 |
| 17 | Waimalu (CDP), HI | 13,817 |
| 18 | Nanakuli (CDP), HI | 12,195 |
| 19 | Waipio (CDP), HI | 12,082 |
| 20 | Maili (CDP), HI | 11,535 |
Walmart
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Situated in Waipahu, Hawaii, Walmart functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 751,462 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Walmart, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Urban Honolulu, with a population of 350,964, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 47% of the reachable population. Following Urban Honolulu, Pearl City adds 45,295 residents, while Waipahu contributes 43,485, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Walmart. With 14 of 20 communities registering populations under 25,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Urban Honolulu. Walmart benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Hawaii.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Walmart form a suburban corridor. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 1 communities above 50,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. Urban Honolulu dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 17,536 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Hawaii.
Identifiers: CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu (CDP), HI | 350,964 |
| 2 | Pearl City (CDP), HI | 45,295 |
| 3 | Waipahu (CDP), HI | 43,485 |
| 4 | Kaneohe (CDP), HI | 37,430 |
| 5 | Mililani Town (CDP), HI | 28,121 |
| 6 | Ewa Gentry (CDP), HI | 25,707 |
| 7 | Kapolei (CDP), HI | 21,411 |
| 8 | Mililani Mauka (CDP), HI | 21,075 |
| 9 | Makakilo (CDP), HI | 19,877 |
| 10 | Wahiawa (CDP), HI | 18,658 |
| 11 | Ewa Beach (CDP), HI | 16,415 |
| 12 | Halawa (CDP), HI | 15,016 |
| 13 | Ocean Pointe (CDP), HI | 14,965 |
| 14 | Schofield Barracks (CDP), HI | 14,904 |
| 15 | Royal Kunia (CDP), HI | 14,896 |
| 16 | Waimalu (CDP), HI | 13,817 |
| 17 | Waianae (CDP), HI | 13,614 |
| 18 | Nanakuli (CDP), HI | 12,195 |
| 19 | Waipio (CDP), HI | 12,082 |
| 20 | Maili (CDP), HI | 11,535 |