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Halaula

Hawaii · 1,033 residents · 4.374 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 538 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $573,700.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,033
+109%since 2000
from 495 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
236 / sq mi
+109%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3525427329221K1990201020202024Halaula
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,054
+95%since 2000
from $13,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−1%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$573,700
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(110)
Asian27.9%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.3%(398)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(173)
Black2.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(128)
Asian15.6%(161)
Other53.1%(549)
Diversity Score81.2%(839)
Diversity Score
81
+1%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2016
from 65.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halaula, Hawaii?

Halaula, Hawaii has about 1,033 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Halaula, Hawaii expensive?

In Halaula, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $573,700.

How educated are people in Halaula, Hawaii?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Halaula, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halaula, Hawaii?

About 14.7% of people in Halaula, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halaula, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Halaula, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 593 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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