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Kukuihaele

Hawaii · 310 residents · 1.713 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $647,700. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $647,700, the poverty rate sits 30% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 227%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−2%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242873494114741990201020202024Kukuihaele
2024310
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,255
+106%since 2000
from $15,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+20%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$647,700
+227%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.4%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(38)
Asian25.2%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score80%(253)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian5.2%(16)
Other36.5%(113)
Diversity Score68.2%(211)
Diversity Score
68
−15%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.9%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kukuihaele, Hawaii?

Kukuihaele, Hawaii has about 310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Kukuihaele, Hawaii expensive?

In Kukuihaele, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $647,700.

How educated are people in Kukuihaele, Hawaii?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kukuihaele, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kukuihaele, Hawaii?

About 16.2% of people in Kukuihaele, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kukuihaele, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kukuihaele, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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