Kihei, HI

Kihei, Hawaii

Kihei, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 99 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town contains a population of approximately 16,749.

The People and Families of Kihei

In Kihei, about 45% of adults are married.

Approximately 52% of Kihei is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most towns, Kihei has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kihei had a median family income of $50,738.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kihei favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $50,634. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Kihei Housing

Kihei has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 49% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Kihei are newer than those found in most places. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Kihei, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Kihei -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Kihei, HI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Kihei Almanac

Kihei Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kihei Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kihei residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kihei, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Starbucks in Kihei

Kihei High Schools (2004)

KIHEI PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
300 OHUKAI ROAD #214
808-875-0700
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 145 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 72.5

Kihei Colleges

(List of All Hawaii Colleges)

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