Kahului, Hawaii

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
27,233
Population
$94,712
Median Income
$765,300
Home Value
42.6
Median Age

Demographics

Kahului has a population of 27,233 with a median age of 42.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Asian
53.9%
Other
23.5%
White
12.2%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population27,233
Median Age42.6
White12.2%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian53.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Other / Two or More Races23.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Kahului is $94,712, which is 26.0% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $34,885. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

$94,712
Median Household Income
$34,885
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Kahului is 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Kahului, 86.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
86.6%
Bachelor's+
23.9%
Graduate+
4.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher23.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree4.9%

Housing

The median home value in Kahului is $765,300, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,469. The homeownership rate is 62.6%.

$765,300
Median Home Value
$1,469/mo
Median Rent
62.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$765,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,469
Homeownership Rate62.6%
Vacancy Rate5.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kahului, Hawaii?
The population of Kahului, Hawaii is 27,233 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kahului, Hawaii?
The median household income in Kahului, Hawaii is $94,712. This is 26.0% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Kahului, Hawaii?
The median home value in Kahului, Hawaii is $765,300. The median monthly rent is $1,469.
What percentage of people in Kahului have a college degree?
In Kahului, Hawaii, 23.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 86.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Kahului, Hawaii an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Kahului, Hawaii is 8.1x (median home value $765,300 vs. median income $94,712), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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