Kula is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Kula has a 2024 population of 6,599. Kula is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually but its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Kula is $135,073 with a poverty rate of 11.23%. The median age in Kula is 49.7 years: 47.1 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kula was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,634 | 55.24% |
| Asian | 1,306 | 19.85% |
| Two or more races | 922 | 14.02% |
| Other race | 366 | 5.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 329 | 5% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,480 | 2.64 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 1,463 | 3.16 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 729 | 1.37 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 267 | 3.3 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 21 | 2.81 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 1.8% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,080 | 21.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 896 | 17.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,132 | 22.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 1,199 | 23.73% |
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 | 2,867 | 2,742 | 1,221 |
| Asian | 1,128 | 1,107 | 523 |
| 2+ Races | 486 | 469 | 151 |
| Other Race | 232 | 232 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 230 | 213 | 45 |
| Islander | 186 | 135 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,841 | $0 | $33,476 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,852 | $99,792 | $74,417 |
| High School Graduate | $54,638 | $53,322 | $58,971 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,836 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,840 | $63,276 | $45,300 |
| Some College | $45,292 | $54,866 | $38,261 |
$53,840
Average Earnings
$63,276
Average Male
$45,300
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.98% of Kula residents speak only English, while 13.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,378 | 467 | 13.82% |
| Asian | 1,306 | 96 | 7.35% |
| Multiple | 922 | 67 | 7.27% |
| Islander | 329 | 56 | 17.02% |
| Other | 317 | 26 | 8.2% |
| Native | 21 | 21 | 100% |
11.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.95%
Male Poverty Rate
12.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kula is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kula is Multiple, with 7.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.55% |
| High School | 16.43% |
| Some College | 11.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.52% |
| Female Employed | 9.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,325 | $148,954 |
| Households | $93,452 | $135,073 |
| Married Families | $116,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,342 | $85,541 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
332
Number of Veterans
332
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 251 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 75+ | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 68 | 6.03% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 9.15% |
| Other Race | 39 | 16.81% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4%
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
46.08%
Born in Kula
88.34%
Native Born
11.66%
Foreign Born
6.2%
Non Citizen
5.46%
Naturalized
88.34% of Kula residents were born in the United States, with 46.08% having been born in Hawaii. 6.2% 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 | 6,599 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 6,588 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 6,578 | -917 | -12.23% |
| 2021 | 7,495 | 808 | 12.08% |
| 2020 | 6,687 | -934 | -12.26% |
| 2019 | 7,621 | 80 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 7,541 | 21 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 7,520 | 194 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 7,326 | -152 | -2.03% |
| 2015 | 7,478 | 791 | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 6,687 | -26 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 6,713 | -212 | -3.06% |
| 2012 | 6,925 | 294 | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 6,631 | 179 | 2.77% |
| 2010 | 6,452 | 0 | 0% |