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Koloa

Hawaii · 2,231 residents · 1.25 sq mi
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Koloa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $663,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 145%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,231
+15%since 2000
from 1,942 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,785 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Koloa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,222
+92%since 2000
from $16,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$663,600
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,192
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.9% in 2000
59.2% rent
Afford Score
10.8
+109%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(349)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(221)
Asian42.2%(820)
Other0%
Diversity Score71%(1,379)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(578)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(256)
Asian30.6%(683)
Other42.7%(952)
Diversity Score89%(1,986)
Diversity Score
89
+25%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Koloa, Hawaii?

Koloa, Hawaii has about 2,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Koloa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Koloa, Hawaii earns about $61,250 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 $663,600, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.

How educated are people in Koloa, Hawaii?

About 23.7% 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 14.2% 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 531 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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