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Kurtistown

Hawaii · 3,151 residents · 7.153 sq mi
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Kurtistown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,165. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,994 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $448,600. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,151
+172%since 2000
from 1,157 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
441 / sq mi
+172%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+13%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5861K2K3K3K1990201020202024Kurtistown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,165
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,012 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,632
+134%since 2000
from $16,528 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+41.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−15%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,600
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+56%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(196)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(101)
Asian40.4%(467)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.6%(794)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(547)
Asian37.5%(1,181)
Other32%(1,009)
Diversity Score88.7%(2,795)
Diversity Score
89
+29%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+149%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% 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 Kurtistown, Hawaii?

Kurtistown, Hawaii has about 3,151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kurtistown, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kurtistown, Hawaii earns about $96,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kurtistown, Hawaii expensive?

In Kurtistown, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $448,600, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Kurtistown, Hawaii?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kurtistown, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kurtistown, Hawaii?

About 4.8% of people in Kurtistown, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kurtistown, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kurtistown, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,332 residents, a change of about 285 percent over that period.

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