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Kahaluu

Hawaii · 5,619 residents · 3.481 sq mi
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#147Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,213,400
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Kahaluu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,045. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,213,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 41% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,619
+91%since 2000
from 2,935 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,614 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+16%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Kahaluu
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,045
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,098 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,045
+116%since 2000
from $22,204 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+11%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,213,400
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,504
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
+52%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(765)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(200)
Asian21.7%(636)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.3%(2,211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(1,389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(469)
Asian12.4%(695)
Other54.6%(3,066)
Diversity Score77.4%(4,347)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 82.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

Kahaluu, Hawaii has about 5,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kahaluu, Hawaii earns about $142,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kahaluu, Hawaii expensive?

In Kahaluu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,213,400, and the typical rent is about $2,504 a month.

How educated are people in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kahaluu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

About 6.9% of people in Kahaluu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kahaluu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kahaluu, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,551 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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