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Kukuihaele

Hawaii · 336 residents · 1.713 sq mi
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Kukuihaele has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $464,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 237%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
336
+6%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
196 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242873494114741990201020202024Kukuihaele
2024310
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,583
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$16,843
+8%since 2000
from $15,623 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,300
+237%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.0
+255%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(28)
Asian13.1%(44)
Other45.5%(153)
Diversity Score82.3%(276)
Diversity Score
82
+3%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kukuihaele, Hawaii?

Kukuihaele, Hawaii has about 336 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kukuihaele, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kukuihaele, Hawaii earns about $46,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kukuihaele, Hawaii expensive?

In Kukuihaele, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $464,300, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Kukuihaele, Hawaii?

About 7.1% 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 7.9% 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 91 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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