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Population Review

Royal Kunia, Hawaii Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Royal Kunia, Hawaii is 13,687 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $133,579, the median home value is $833,000, and the median age is 43.6.

13,687

Population

4546

People / sq mi

$133,579

Median Income

$833,000

Median Home Value

Royal Kunia covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 4546 people per square mile.

About Royal Kunia, HI

Royal Kunia is a city in Hawaii with a population of 13,687. It ranks #23 among cities in Hawaii by population. The median age is 43.6, older than the national median. The population is 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

The median household income in Royal Kunia is $133,579, above the US median of $74,580. 2.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $833,000, with monthly rent averaging $2,806. The homeownership rate of 79.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Royal Kunia reflects 32.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.2 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White7.1%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races5.9%

Economy & Income

$133,579

Median Household Income

$44,336

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$833,000

Median Home Value

$2,806

Median Rent

79.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.8%

High School+

32.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.6%

Drive Alone

71.2%

Public Transit

5.3%

Work From Home

32.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.4%

Foreign Born

70.6%

Non-English at Home

12.3%

Veterans

13.0%

With Disability

96.9%

Health Insurance

98.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.0%
Public Administration11.4%
Retail Trade8.0%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing5.3%
Information5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Royal Kunia, Hawaii has a population of 13,687 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest city in Hawaii.

The median household income in Royal Kunia, Hawaii is $133,579, with 2.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Royal Kunia, Hawaii is $833,000, with median monthly rent at $2,806 and a homeownership rate of 79.0%.

The median age in Royal Kunia, Hawaii is 43.6 years. The population is 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.