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Kula

Hawaii · 6,942 residents · 34.54 sq mi
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Kula is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,161. Population has declined 9% since 2019. Median home value is $1,086,400. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
6,942
−9%since 2019
from 7,621 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 221 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
−1%since 2019
from 50.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K201020202024Kula
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,161
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,509 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,709
+8%since 2019
from $45,173 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,086,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,047,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,494
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,432 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
37.0% rent
Afford Score
14.1
+3%since 2019
from 13.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(3,816)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(554)
Asian17%(1,299)
Other25.6%(1,952)
Diversity Score81.2%(6,186)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(3,565)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(600)
Asian13.4%(931)
Other23.3%(1,618)
Diversity Score79.5%(5,516)
Diversity Score
79
−2%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+1%since 2019
from 27.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
53.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kula, Hawaii?

Kula, Hawaii has about 6,942 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kula, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kula, Hawaii earns about $77,161 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 $1,086,400, and the typical rent is about $1,494 a month.

How educated are people in Kula, Hawaii?

About 40.6% 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 11.1% of people in Kula, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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