Kahului, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Kahului, Hawaii is 27,068 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $92,062, the median home value is $833,200, and the median age is 43.5.
27,068
Population
1882
People / sq mi
$92,062
Median Income
$833,200
Median Home Value
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Kahului covers 14.4 sq mi of land at 1882 people per square mile.
About Kahului, HI
In Kahului, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $833,200. With 27,068 residents, Kahului is a city in Hawaii. It is the #9-largest of all cities in Hawaii nationally.
Median household income is $92,062, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $833,200, with typical rent around $1,473.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 24.6%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Kahului — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% |
Economy & Income
$92,062
Median Household Income
$36,363
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$833,200
Median Home Value
$1,473
Median Rent
61.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.2%
High School+
24.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
70.5%
Public Transit
4.4%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.1%
Foreign Born
65.6%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
11.8%
With Disability
94.9%
Health Insurance
90.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 26.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.8% |
| Retail Trade | 7.3% |
| Public Administration | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kahului, Hawaii has a population of 27,068 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Kahului, Hawaii is $92,062, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Kahului, Hawaii is $833,200, with median monthly rent at $1,473 and a homeownership rate of 61.5%.
The median age in Kahului, Hawaii is 43.5 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.