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Kahuku, HI


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Kahuku, Hawaii

Kahuku, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 26 miles N of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town is considered part of the Honolulu metropolitan area. Kahuku has a population of 2,097.

The People and Families of Kahuku

In Kahuku, about 45% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kahuku had a median family income of $47,045.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Kahuku ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kahuku Housing

About 56% of housing units in Kahuku are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Kahuku, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Kahuku are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Kahuku strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKahuku Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyKahuku Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kahuku Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kahuku Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Kahuku, HI

Comparing Kahuku to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity92
Male Share of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built107
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone26
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