Kihei is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Kihei has a 2024 population of 22,475. Kihei is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually but its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,749 in 2020.
The average household income in Kihei is $117,243 with a poverty rate of 9.33%. The median age in Kihei is 42 years: 42.3 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kihei was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,905 | 43.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,268 | 27.78% |
| Asian | 4,659 | 20.65% |
| Other race | 707 | 3.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 646 | 2.86% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.4% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,135 | 2.75 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 3,677 | 3.64 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 3,128 | 1.38 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 773 | 3.7 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Male | 557 | 3.28 | 61 | 39 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 373 | 2.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,531 | 9.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,547 | 21.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,634 | 10.1% |
| High School Graduate | 4,663 | 28.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 537 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 3,901 | 24.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,759 | 7,524 | 3,112 |
| Asian | 3,416 | 3,060 | 981 |
| 2+ Races | 3,416 | 3,253 | 822 |
| Hispanic | 1,578 | 1,439 | 209 |
| Islander | 482 | 437 | 6 |
| Other Race | 378 | 304 | 76 |
| Black | 231 | 231 | 128 |
| Native American | 91 | 91 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 55.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,253 | $85,587 | $56,229 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,911 | $78,542 | $70,593 |
| High School Graduate | $42,741 | $43,638 | $37,336 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,871 | $28,512 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,912 | $58,412 | $45,277 |
| Some College | $47,028 | $58,750 | $35,977 |
$48,912
Average Earnings
$58,412
Average Male
$45,277
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.53% of Kihei residents speak only English, while 22.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,266 | 1,105 | 11.93% |
| Multiple | 6,268 | 424 | 6.76% |
| Asian | 4,654 | 324 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 3,016 | 186 | 6.17% |
| Other | 690 | 100 | 14.49% |
| Islander | 646 | 95 | 14.71% |
| Black | 288 | 8 | 2.78% |
9.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.75%
Male Poverty Rate
9.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kihei is Islander, with 14.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kihei is Black, with 2.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.5% |
| Some College | 9.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
| High School | 4.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.46% |
| Female Employed | 4.29% |
| Male Employed | 2.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,437 | $133,082 |
| Households | $87,568 | $117,243 |
| Married Families | $124,388 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,098 | $80,274 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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
943
Number of Veterans
860
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 278 |
| Second Gulf War | 237 |
| Vietnam | 220 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 382 |
| 75+ | 201 |
| 55 to 64 | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 210 | 5.54% |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 3.35% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.35% |
| Other Race | 40 | 9.55% |
| Black | 33 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
35.03%
Born in Kihei
82.68%
Native Born
17.32%
Foreign Born
7.17%
Non Citizen
10.15%
Naturalized
82.68% of Kihei residents were born in the United States, with 35.03% having been born in Hawaii. 7.17% 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 | 22,475 | 114 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 22,361 | 114 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 22,247 | -593 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 22,840 | 91 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 22,749 | 347 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 22,402 | 523 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 21,879 | -341 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 22,220 | 256 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 21,964 | -437 | -1.95% |
| 2015 | 22,401 | 87 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 22,314 | 384 | 1.75% |
| 2013 | 21,930 | 374 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 21,556 | 929 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 20,627 | -254 | -1.22% |
| 2010 | 20,881 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,749 | 5,642 | 50.8% |
| 1990 | 11,107 | 5,463 | 96.79% |
| 1980 | 5,644 | 4,744 | 527.11% |
| 1970 | 900 | -21,575 | -96% |