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Mokuleia

Hawaii · 1,816 residents · 2.707 sq mi
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Mokuleia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $717,500. Despite a median home value of $717,500, the poverty rate sits 42% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,816
−1%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+31%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mokuleia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,455
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,063
+79%since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$717,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,178
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $889 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
49.7% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+71%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(1,062)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(191)
Asian8.5%(154)
Other17.8%(323)
Diversity Score71.9%(1,305)
Diversity Score
72
+34%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mokuleia, Hawaii?

Mokuleia, Hawaii has about 1,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mokuleia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Mokuleia, Hawaii earns about $80,455 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 $717,500, and the typical rent is about $2,178 a month.

How educated are people in Mokuleia, Hawaii?

About 41.9% 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 18.3% of people in Mokuleia, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mokuleia, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Mokuleia, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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