Kahului, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Kahului | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,189 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1571.3 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.62% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,922 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Kahului grew by 23.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,224 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Kahului has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Kahului | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,782 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.20% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kahului is about 1% lower than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | Kahului | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $351,775 | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,439 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.2% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Kahului is about 20.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,439 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kahului spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kahului | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.0 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,646 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,354 | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,104 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Kahului is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Hawaii.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kahului has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Kahului | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.14 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Health
Kahului has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Kahului | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kahului, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kahului, Hawaii?
The population of Kahului, Hawaii is 25,189, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Kahului, Hawaii?
The population density of Kahului, Hawaii is 1571.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Kahului, Hawaii?
The median household income in Kahului, Hawaii is $97,782, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Kahului, Hawaii?
The median home price in Kahului, Hawaii is $351,775, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Kahului, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in Kahului, Hawaii is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.