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Mokuleia

Hawaii · 1,655 residents · 2.707 sq mi
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Mokuleia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,057,200. Despite a median home value of $1,057,200, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,655
−10%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
611 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+36%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mokuleia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,829
+187%since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+65%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,057,200
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,350
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $889 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.9
+128%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(1,009)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(134)
Asian11.1%(204)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(986)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,051)
Black1.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(136)
Asian9.5%(157)
Other17.2%(284)
Diversity Score68.9%(1,140)
Diversity Score
69
+29%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 86.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mokuleia, Hawaii?

Mokuleia, Hawaii has about 1,655 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mokuleia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Mokuleia, Hawaii earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mokuleia, Hawaii expensive?

In Mokuleia, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,057,200, and the typical rent is about $2,350 a month.

How educated are people in Mokuleia, Hawaii?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mokuleia, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mokuleia, Hawaii?

About 15.0% of people in Mokuleia, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mokuleia, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Mokuleia, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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