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Kualapuu

Hawaii · 2,110 residents · 29.298 sq mi
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Kualapuu has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $210,900. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,110
+9%since 2000
from 1,936 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+12%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kualapuu
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,725
+28%since 2000
from $15,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+47%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(92)
Asian16.6%(321)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.9%(1,393)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(112)
Asian9.4%(198)
Other75%(1,583)
Diversity Score46.8%(987)
Diversity Score
47
−35%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kualapuu, Hawaii?

Kualapuu, Hawaii has about 2,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kualapuu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kualapuu, Hawaii earns about $44,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kualapuu, Hawaii expensive?

In Kualapuu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $210,900, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Kualapuu, Hawaii?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kualapuu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kualapuu, Hawaii?

About 26.7% of people in Kualapuu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kualapuu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kualapuu, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 434 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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