Kahuku is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Kahuku has a 2024 population of 2,217. Kahuku is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,226 in 2020.
The average household income in Kahuku is $101,905 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in Kahuku is 25.9 years: 26.2 years for males, and 25.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kahuku was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,014 | 41.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 704 | 29.03% |
| Asian | 348 | 14.35% |
| White | 323 | 13.32% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 608 | 3.97 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Married | 280 | 5.14 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 145 | 1.13 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Female | 112 | 4.49 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Male | 71 | 4.35 | 100 | 0 |
4.69
Average Family Size
3.97
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 2.56% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 264 | 20.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 8.53% |
| High School Graduate | 533 | 41.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 255 | 19.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 429 | 411 | 116 |
| Islander | 345 | 329 | 93 |
| Asian | 294 | 276 | 47 |
| White | 196 | 196 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 66 | 21 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 60.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,750 | $70,703 | $46,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,063 | $67,159 | $72,000 |
| High School Graduate | $25,326 | $32,955 | $21,364 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,044 | $51,908 | $30,750 |
| Some College | $48,906 | $67,083 | $35,063 |
$39,044
Average Earnings
$51,908
Average Male
$30,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.8% of Kahuku residents speak only English, while 28.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,009 | 161 | 15.96% |
| Asian | 338 | 56 | 16.57% |
| Islander | 704 | 32 | 4.55% |
| White | 323 | 22 | 6.81% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 6 | 3.24% |
| Black | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
11.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.16%
Male Poverty Rate
15.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kahuku is Black, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kahuku is Hispanic, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 18.36% |
| Some College | 11.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.11% |
| Female Employed | 6.72% |
| Male Employed | 1.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,479 | $112,668 |
| Households | $73,214 | $101,905 |
| Married Families | $113,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,438 | $46,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 34 | 7.04% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.85% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5.95% |
| Black | 4 | 28.57% |
| Other Race | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.99%
Born in Kahuku
88.82%
Native Born
11.18%
Foreign Born
3.67%
Non Citizen
7.51%
Naturalized
88.82% of Kahuku residents were born in the United States, with 68.99% having been born in Hawaii. 3.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,217 | -29 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 2,246 | -28 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 2,274 | -97 | -4.09% |
| 2021 | 2,371 | 145 | 6.51% |
| 2020 | 2,226 | 107 | 5.05% |
| 2019 | 2,119 | -126 | -5.61% |
| 2018 | 2,245 | -108 | -4.59% |
| 2017 | 2,353 | -133 | -5.35% |
| 2016 | 2,486 | -27 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 2,513 | 122 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | 2,391 | -133 | -5.27% |
| 2013 | 2,524 | -102 | -3.88% |
| 2012 | 2,626 | 53 | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 2,573 | -41 | -1.57% |
| 2010 | 2,614 | 0 | 0% |