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South Kohala, HI (Hawaii) Houses and Residents

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $702,415 (it was $203,800 in 2000)
South Kohala:

$702,415
Hawaii:

$820,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $507,129 - $986,454

Total population: 15,253 (Urban population: 7,398 (all inside urban clusters), Rural population: 5,733 (215 farm, 5,518 nonfarm))

Houses: 5,794 (4,648 occupied: 2,739 owner occupied, 1,909 renter occupied)

% of renters here:

41%
State:

37%

Housing density: 16 houses/condos per square mile

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022 in this county: $596,834.

Median contract rent in 2022: $1,459 (lower quartile is $1,279, upper quartile is over $2,000)


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2022: $1,534


Median gross rent in South Kohala, HI in 2022: $1,624

Housing units in South Kohala with a mortgage: 1,857 (169 second mortgage, 146 home equity loan, 6 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 495



South Kohala, Hawaii Age and Sex of Residents

Household type by relationship:

Households: 181,435
  • In family households: 150,668 (29,394 male householders, 15,013 female householders)
    31,834 spouses, 47,628 children (44,131 natural, 1,458 adopted, 2,039 stepchildren), 7,323 grandchildren, 2,345 brothers or sisters, 2,379 parents, foster children, 4,464 other relatives, 7,676 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 30,767 (11,876 male householders (8,593 living alone)), 10,813 female householders (8,250 living alone)), 8,078 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 3,644 (1,563 institutionalized population)

21,966 married couples with children.
10,335 single-parent households (2,772 men, 7,563 women).

82.1% of residents of South Kohala speak English at home.
2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 7% speak English not well).
2.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (91% speak English very well, 5% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).
13.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (57% speak English very well, 26% speak English well, 16% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

Foreign born population: 2,767 (15.2%)
(40.7% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.3
State:

5.5

Median number of rooms in apartments
Here:

5.7
State:

3.9

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • 33no bedroom
  • 1911 bedroom
  • 4862 bedrooms
  • 1,5203 bedrooms
  • 4264 bedrooms
  • 835+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • 77no bedroom
  • 3761 bedroom
  • 7212 bedrooms
  • 6393 bedrooms
  • 654 bedrooms
  • 315+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in South Kohala in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in South Kohala in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 37no vehicle
  • 7181 vehicle
  • 1,4192 vehicles
  • 3423 vehicles
  • 1994 vehicles
  • 245+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in South Kohala in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in South Kohala in renter-occupied apartments
  • 65no vehicle
  • 8861 vehicle
  • 7692 vehicles
  • 1513 vehicles
  • 114 vehicles
  • 275+ vehicles
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • 201 room
  • 422 rooms
  • 2903 rooms
  • 3774 rooms
  • 8385 rooms
  • 5566 rooms
  • 3657 rooms
  • 1728 rooms
  • 799+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • 641 room
  • 2222 rooms
  • 3433 rooms
  • 5304 rooms
  • 3705 rooms
  • 2696 rooms
  • 627 rooms
  • 268 rooms
  • 239+ rooms
Year house built
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
Owners and renters by unit type in South Kohala, HI
  • South Kohala, HI household income distribution

  • Distribution of median household income in South Kohala, HI in 2022
  • 7,999Less than $10,000
  • 7,011$10,000 to $19,999
  • 5,715$20,000 to $29,999
  • 6,551$30,000 to $39,999
  • 6,088$40,000 to $49,999
  • 6,814$50,000 to $59,999
  • 9,865$60,000 to $74,999
  • 9,960$75,000 to $99,999
  • 10,916$100,000 to $124,999
  • 6,438$125,000 to $149,999
  • 9,170$150,000 to $199,999
  • 9,974$200,000 or more

Percentage of workers working in this county: 98.1%
Number of people working at home: 974 (10.9% of all workers)

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 239
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 702
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 961
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 962
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 669
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 441
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 815
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 156
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 195
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 595
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 286
  • 90 or more minutes: 131

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 4,723 (73.0%)
  • Carpooled: 1,086 (16.8%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 37 (0.6%)
  • Subway or elevated: 6 (0.1%)
  • Railroad: 4 (0.1%)
  • Motorcycle: 46 (0.7%)
  • Walked: 152 (2.4%)
  • Other means: 98 (1.5%)
  • Worked at home: 316 (4.9%)
Class of Workers in 2000
Year of entry for the foreign-born population in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population in South Kohala, Hawaii
  • 5211995 to March 2000
  • 2001990 to 1994
  • 1961985 to 1989
  • 2511980 to 1984
  • 1351975 to 1979
  • 1311970 to 1974
  • 571965 to 1969
  • 174Before 1965

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents (%):

Philippines
South Kohala:

32.8% (546)
Hawaii:

48.1% (102,063)

Micronesia
South Kohala:

11.9% (198)
Hawaii:

2.8% (5,846)

Japan
South Kohala:

7.7% (128)
Hawaii:

9.7% (20,590)

Canada
South Kohala:

7.1% (119)
Hawaii:

1.8% (3,743)

Mexico
South Kohala:

5.5% (91)
Hawaii:

1.3% (2,773)

Germany
South Kohala:

4.9% (82)
Hawaii:

1.5% (3,116)

France
South Kohala:

3.5% (58)
Hawaii:

0.3% (699)

Korea
South Kohala:

3.1% (51)
Hawaii:

8.1% (17,202)

Polynesia
South Kohala:

2.8% (46)
Hawaii:

2.8% (5,974)

China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
South Kohala:

1.9% (31)
Hawaii:

6.0% (12,662)

Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion
South Kohala:

1.8% (30)
Hawaii:

0.3% (628)

United Kingdom
South Kohala:

1.7% (28)
Hawaii:

1.0% (2,155)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 6,983
  • Other state: 4,264
  • Northeast: 656
  • Midwest: 941
  • South: 559
  • West: 2,108

48% of South Kohala residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 62% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 41% lived in Hawaii.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 36
  • 5th and 6th grade: 19
  • 7th and 8th grade: 98
  • 9th grade: 102
  • 10th grade: 54
  • 11th grade: 31
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 131
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 1,210
  • Less than 1 year of college: 171
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 822
  • Associate degree: 373
  • Bachelor's degree: 701
  • Master's degree: 195
  • Professional school degree: 107
  • Doctorate degree: 50
Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 14
  • 5th and 6th grade: 49
  • 7th and 8th grade: 59
  • 9th grade: 47
  • 10th grade: 44
  • 11th grade: 68
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 88
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 1,315
  • Less than 1 year of college: 303
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 731
  • Associate degree: 389
  • Bachelor's degree: 784
  • Master's degree: 283
  • Professional school degree: 135
  • Doctorate degree: 62
Educational Attainment for Females
South Kohala marital status for males
South Kohala marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,901
  • One, attached: 327
  • Two: 119
  • 3 or 4: 215
  • 5 to 9: 592
  • 10 to 19: 487
  • 20 to 49: 79
  • 50 or more: 60
  • Mobile homes: 14

Median worth of mobile homes: $76,047

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0.6%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.1%
Year householders moved into residence in South Kohala
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Kohala, HI
  • 45.2%No fuel used
  • 39.5%Electricity
  • 7.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.1%Wood
  • 2.6%Solar energy
  • 0.6%Utility gas
  • 0.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Kohala, HI
  • 48.5%No fuel used
  • 43.4%Electricity
  • 3.6%Wood
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Utility gas
  • 0.2%Solar energy

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 334
Here:

18.2%
Hawaii:

14.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 204
Here:

24.2%
Hawaii:

17.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 36
Here:

15.1%
Hawaii:

23.9%
School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students
School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability