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Royal Kunia

Hawaii · 14,896 residents · 3.011 sq mi
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Royal Kunia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,035. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $625,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
14,896
+2%since 2019
from 14,565 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,947 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 4,837 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 40.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,035
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $116,290 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,584
+6%since 2019
from $36,334 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $624,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,343
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,368 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
23.9% rent
Afford Score
5.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(865)
Black1.8%(260)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,046)
Asian62.2%(9,063)
Other22.9%(3,331)
Diversity Score68.9%(10,041)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(1,042)
Black1.5%(216)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,105)
Asian58.5%(8,708)
Other23.1%(3,447)
Diversity Score71.6%(10,664)
Diversity Score
72
+4%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
−6%since 2019
from 36.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
29.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Kunia, Hawaii?

Royal Kunia, Hawaii has about 14,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royal Kunia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Royal Kunia, Hawaii earns about $116,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Kunia, Hawaii expensive?

In Royal Kunia, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $625,600, and the typical rent is about $2,343 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Kunia, Hawaii?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Kunia, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal Kunia, Hawaii?

About 3.9% of people in Royal Kunia, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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