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Kahuku

Hawaii · 2,852 residents · 0.963 sq mi
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Kahuku is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,083. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $601,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,852
+36%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,962 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 2,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+17%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Kahuku
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,083
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,965
+127%since 2000
from $12,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,100
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+46%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10%(210)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(181)
Asian25.9%(543)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.4%(1,518)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(282)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(186)
Asian21.1%(603)
Other67.1%(1,914)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,918)
Diversity Score
67
−7%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahuku, Hawaii?

Kahuku, Hawaii has about 2,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kahuku, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kahuku, Hawaii earns about $82,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kahuku, Hawaii expensive?

In Kahuku, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $601,100, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in Kahuku, Hawaii?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kahuku, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kahuku, Hawaii?

About 6.6% of people in Kahuku, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kahuku, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kahuku, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 861 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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