Population 27,798 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kihei
Household size in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Kihei average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Hawaii as a whole, where it has 3.06 people. Household size has edged down from 2.66 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Kihei skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Kihei than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kihei
Renters in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.6% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.2% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Kihei than nationally: 38.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 10.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Kihei: 27.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Kihei is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,579 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,408 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,694 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,236 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$657 | +$806 | +$606 |
Rent in Kihei runs $2,236 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $657 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kihei
Bachelor's degrees in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Kihei as nationally: 35.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Kihei: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kihei
| Period | Kihei | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Kihei than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kihei compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei | 2.59 | 46.1 | 10.1% | 38.1% | 27.5% | 1991 | $2,236 | 35.1% | 95.6% | 6.1% |
| Kula | 3.02 | 45.6 | 17.4% | 31.9% | 9.8% | 1984 | $2,200 | 36.0% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| Ulupalakua | 2.75 | 39.8 | 37.2% | 48.5% | 8.6% | 1975 | $2,053 | 40.1% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Waikapu | 3.03 | 38.2 | 17.4% | 20.4% | 7.6% | 2001 | $2,311 | 39.2% | 97.0% | 4.2% |
| Makena | 2.32 | 59.5 | 10.9% | 7.7% | 49.5% | 1994 | $3,125 | 52.4% | 96.3% | 23.5% |
| Kahului | 3.34 | 43.9 | 8.0% | 34.6% | 9.1% | 1978 | $1,885 | 25.2% | 89.2% | 3.2% |
| Makawao | 2.92 | 44.5 | 14.9% | 36.4% | 4.7% | 1984 | $1,748 | 34.0% | 95.5% | 7.7% |
| Spanish B Village | 2.41 | 42.5 | 5.6% | 58.6% | 9.3% | 1971 | $1,515 | 26.7% | 81.7% | 4.6% |
| Wailuku | 3.16 | 43.3 | 13.8% | 25.5% | 10.3% | 1988 | $2,181 | 29.5% | 94.1% | 3.4% |
| Hawaiian Village | 2.41 | 42.5 | 5.6% | 58.6% | 9.3% | 1971 | $1,515 | 26.7% | 81.7% | 4.6% |
| Haliimaile | 3.40 | 44.8 | 18.9% | 35.0% | 8.6% | 1961 | $1,507 | 24.9% | 91.1% | 14.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kihei. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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