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Kahaluu

Hawaii · 4,738 residents · 3.481 sq mi
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Kahaluu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $702,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,738
+61%since 2000
from 2,935 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+4%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Kahaluu
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,098 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,991
+26%since 2000
from $22,204 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$702,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,449
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+51%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(1,018)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(503)
Asian20.1%(950)
Other37.8%(1,789)
Diversity Score88.3%(4,185)
Diversity Score
88
+17%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

Kahaluu, Hawaii has about 4,738 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kahaluu, Hawaii earns about $82,500 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 $702,300, and the typical rent is about $1,449 a month.

How educated are people in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

About 30.3% 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 7.3% 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 1,670 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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