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Kurtistown, HI


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Kurtistown, Hawaii

Kurtistown, Hawaii, in Hawaii county, is 216 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has a population of 1,157.

The People and Families of Kurtistown

In Kurtistown, about 50% 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, Kurtistown had a median family income of $51,176. To its credit, the people in Kurtistown value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kurtistown Housing

About 75% of housing units in Kurtistown are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Kurtistown, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kurtistown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kurtistown Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Kurtistown College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kurtistown, HI

Comparing Kurtistown 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 Diversity107
Male Share of the Population95
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens69
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size104
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use84
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone38
Affordability of Rents28
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