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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Koloa

Hawaii · 1,942 residents · 1.25 sq mi
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Koloa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,786. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $180,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Hawaii median. Despite a median home value of $180,400, the poverty rate sits 44% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,942
+14%since 1990
from 1,700 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,554 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,360 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+5%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Koloa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,786
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,207 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,224
+58%since 1990
from $10,243 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$180,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $156,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$505
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $389 in 1990
US average: $602
44.9%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
55.1% rent
5.2
+3%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(184)
Asian72.5%(1,232)
Diversity Score64.9%(1,103)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(349)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(221)
Asian42.2%(820)
Diversity Score71%(1,379)
71
+9%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Koloa, Hawaii?

Koloa, Hawaii has about 1,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Koloa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Koloa, Hawaii earns about $34,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Koloa, Hawaii expensive?

In Koloa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $180,400, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Koloa, Hawaii?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Koloa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Koloa, Hawaii?

About 17.8% of people in Koloa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Koloa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Koloa, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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