Kihei, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Kihei, Hawaii is 22,564 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $87,568, the median home value is $871,600, and the median age is 42.0.
22,564
Population
2410
People / sq mi
$87,568
Median Income
$871,600
Median Home Value
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Kihei covers 9.4 sq mi of land at 2410 people per square mile.
About Kihei, HI
In Kihei, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $871,600. With 22,564 residents, Kihei is a city in Hawaii. It ranks #12 among cities in Hawaii by population.
Median household income is $87,568, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $871,600, with typical rent around $2,021.
32.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.1%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Kihei — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$87,568
Median Household Income
$43,930
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$871,600
Median Home Value
$2,021
Median Rent
59.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.4%
High School+
32.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
70.8%
Public Transit
12.1%
Work From Home
21.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.3%
Foreign Born
77.5%
Non-English at Home
5.3%
Veterans
10.6%
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 23.0% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.0% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Retail Trade | 7.2% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kihei, Hawaii has a population of 22,564 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Kihei, Hawaii is $87,568, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Kihei, Hawaii is $871,600, with median monthly rent at $2,021 and a homeownership rate of 59.4%.
The median age in Kihei, Hawaii is 42.0 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.