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Kahului

Hawaii · 28,219 residents · 14.386 sq mi
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Kahului is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,238. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $617,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,219
+40%since 2000
from 20,146 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,962 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K20K25K29K34K1990201020202024Kahului
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,238
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,784
+54%since 2000
from $18,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$617,500
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+57%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(1,733)
Black0.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,763)
Asian52.6%(10,594)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(10,260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(2,751)
Black0.4%(122)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,400)
Asian50.6%(14,278)
Other26.3%(7,424)
Diversity Score78.2%(22,073)
Diversity Score
78
+54%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
32.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahului, Hawaii?

Kahului, Hawaii has about 28,219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kahului, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kahului, Hawaii earns about $83,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kahului, Hawaii expensive?

In Kahului, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $617,500, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.

How educated are people in Kahului, Hawaii?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kahului, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kahului, Hawaii?

About 7.4% of people in Kahului, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kahului, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kahului, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,330 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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