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CITY · 2010 ACS

Kula

Hawaii · 6,452 residents · 34.54 sq mi
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Kula is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $863,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,452
−3%vs 2011
vs 6,631 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
187 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 192 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 47.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K201020202024Kula
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,280 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,068
−4%vs 2011
vs $44,801 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.454 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$863,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $850,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,443
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,442 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.1
+4%vs 2011
vs 10.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(3,444)
Black1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(639)
Asian11.6%(770)
Other25.8%(1,713)
Diversity Score80.1%(5,310)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(3,505)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(502)
Asian16%(1,032)
Other25.3%(1,632)
Diversity Score79.7%(5,142)
Diversity Score
80
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 80 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 28.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Female
51.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Foreign born
7.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kula, Hawaii?

Kula, Hawaii has about 6,452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kula, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kula, Hawaii earns about $77,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kula, Hawaii expensive?

In Kula, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $863,300, and the typical rent is about $1,443 a month.

How educated are people in Kula, Hawaii?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kula, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kula, Hawaii?

About 8.8% of people in Kula, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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