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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kihei

Hawaii · 10,878 residents · 9.364 sq mi
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Kihei is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,160. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 5,871 residents. Median home value is $236,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,878
−35%vs 2000
vs 16,749 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 1,789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K13K17K20K24K1990201020202024Kihei
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,160
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,215 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,688
−13%vs 2000
vs $21,591 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $211,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $821 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
48.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.7% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+29%vs 2000
vs 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(7,575)
Black0.7%(121)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,259)
Asian23.9%(4,009)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(11,587)
1990
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,717)
Black0.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(787)
Asian35.7%(3,885)
Other2.2%(239)
Diversity Score69.1%(7,513)
Diversity Score
69
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kihei, Hawaii?

Kihei, Hawaii has about 10,878 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kihei, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kihei, Hawaii earns about $40,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kihei, Hawaii expensive?

In Kihei, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $236,500, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Kihei, Hawaii?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kihei, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kihei, Hawaii?

About 7.2% of people in Kihei, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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