Kahului is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Kahului has a 2024 population of 27,382. Kahului is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually but its population has decreased by -8.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,993 in 2020.
The average household income in Kahului is $114,615 with a poverty rate of 8.72%. The median age in Kahului is 42.6 years: 42.7 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kahului was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14,679 | 53.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,559 | 20.41% |
| White | 3,322 | 12.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,677 | 9.83% |
| Other race | 598 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 360 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.14% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,052 | 3.18 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 4,248 | 3.89 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Non Family | 1,859 | 1.11 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 1,302 | 3.34 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 643 | 4.11 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,287 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,914 | 9.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,702 | 19.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 946 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 5,987 | 30.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,315 | 6.76% |
| Some College | 4,290 | 22.07% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10,994 | 9,452 | 2,871 |
| 2+ Races | 3,008 | 2,816 | 605 |
| White | 2,569 | 2,454 | 807 |
| Islander | 1,879 | 1,396 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 1,389 | 1,090 | 230 |
| Other Race | 356 | 233 | 98 |
| Black | 264 | 230 | 162 |
| Native American | 38 | 21 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 61.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,859 | $58,333 | $46,649 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,889 | $76,471 | $67,054 |
| High School Graduate | $42,348 | $47,392 | $29,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,753 | $41,042 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,562 | $48,432 | $40,260 |
| Some College | $46,066 | $50,810 | $42,500 |
$45,562
Average Earnings
$48,432
Average Male
$40,260
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.66% of Kahului residents speak only English, while 34.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 31.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 2,475 | 768 | 31.03% |
| Multiple | 5,197 | 549 | 10.56% |
| Asian | 14,506 | 500 | 3.45% |
| White | 2,499 | 384 | 15.37% |
| Hispanic | 2,253 | 59 | 2.62% |
| Black | 318 | 29 | 9.12% |
| Other | 595 | 14 | 2.35% |
| Native | 33 | 13 | 39.39% |
8.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.53%
Male Poverty Rate
8.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kahului is Native, with 39.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kahului is Other, with 2.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.57% |
| High School | 10.95% |
| Some College | 7.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.47% |
| Female Employed | 4.81% |
| Male Employed | 3.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,542 | $125,472 |
| Households | $94,712 | $114,615 |
| Married Families | $122,935 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,956 | $48,664 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,092
Number of Veterans
1,092
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 434 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 408 |
| 65 to 74 | 331 |
| 35 to 54 | 191 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 564 | 4.69% |
| White | 175 | 5.86% |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 4.65% |
| Islander | 84 | 4.03% |
| Black | 76 | 28.79% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 3.31% |
| Other Race | 19 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 7 | 18.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
53.9%
Born in Kahului
67.95%
Native Born
32.05%
Foreign Born
15.53%
Non Citizen
16.52%
Naturalized
67.95% of Kahului residents were born in the United States, with 53.9% having been born in Hawaii. 15.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,382 | 74 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 27,308 | 75 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 27,233 | -705 | -2.52% |
| 2021 | 27,938 | -2,055 | -6.85% |
| 2020 | 29,993 | -1,343 | -4.29% |
| 2019 | 31,336 | -976 | -3.02% |
| 2018 | 32,312 | 1,606 | 5.23% |
| 2017 | 30,706 | 542 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 30,164 | 1,688 | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 28,476 | 1,137 | 4.16% |
| 2014 | 27,339 | 1,011 | 3.84% |
| 2013 | 26,328 | 256 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 26,072 | 851 | 3.37% |
| 2011 | 25,221 | -1,116 | -4.24% |
| 2010 | 26,337 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,146 | 3,257 | 19.28% |
| 1990 | 16,889 | 3,911 | 30.14% |
| 1980 | 12,978 | 4,698 | 56.74% |
| 1970 | 8,280 | 4,057 | 96.07% |
| 1960 | 4,223 | -2,173 | -33.97% |
| 1950 | 6,396 | 3,996 | 166.5% |
| 1930 | 2,400 | -24,982 | -91.24% |