Population 166 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kukuiula
Household size in Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Kukuiula is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.54, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Kukuiula skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Kukuiula (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
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 Kukuiula
Renters in Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.6% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kukuiula rent: 54.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 48.7% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +22.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 37.8% of the housing in Kukuiula, 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.
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 Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Kukuiula are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $863 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,118 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,124 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,274 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$411 | +$806 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kukuiula pays $1,274 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Kukuiula
Bachelor's degrees in Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Kukuiula as nationally: 36.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Kukuiula is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Hawaii.
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 Kukuiula
| Period | Kukuiula | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Kukuiula: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Kukuiula 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kukuiula | 2.39 | 44.6 | 14.9% | 54.1% | 37.8% | 1987 | $1,274 | 36.3% | 94.2% | 7.1% |
| Koloa | 3.18 | 40.8 | 16.6% | 39.6% | 26.0% | 1985 | $1,851 | 32.4% | 95.0% | 6.9% |
| Lawai | 2.82 | 43.8 | 13.9% | 41.4% | 17.0% | 1986 | $1,742 | 33.7% | 94.3% | 8.5% |
| Kalaheo | 2.76 | 44.8 | 7.9% | 20.1% | 14.4% | 1986 | $1,861 | 37.2% | 97.8% | 4.7% |
| Eleele | 3.58 | 39.5 | 7.3% | 27.8% | 5.7% | 1989 | $1,252 | 18.0% | 91.9% | 2.6% |
| Hanapepe | 3.58 | 40.3 | 10.8% | 32.2% | 7.7% | 1974 | $2,021 | 19.9% | 91.9% | 3.6% |
| Niumalu | 2.44 | 59.8 | 8.2% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 2001 | $1,959 | 50.0% | 98.8% | 0.1% |
| Hanapepe Heights | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Lihue | 3.51 | 41.3 | 11.6% | 32.2% | 12.5% | 1983 | $2,112 | 28.7% | 94.0% | 2.6% |
| Kaumakani | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Kapaia | 3.17 | 39.8 | 15.3% | 15.0% | 19.6% | 1995 | $2,345 | 22.3% | 91.8% | 2.3% |
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 Kukuiula. 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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