Kula, HI Demographics

A map of Kula's Population by Race

Kula, Hawaii had a population of 6,942 in 2020. It was 51.4% White, 0.4% Black, 13.4% Asian, 8.6% Hispanic, 5.8% Native American/Other, and 20.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kula, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kula is the 47th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Kula's White Population

3,565 residents of Kula identify as White, or 51.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Kula considerably larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kula is ranked #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kula is more White than neighboring Keokea (23.5% White), Pukalani (32.2% White), Makawao (34.5% White), and Haliimaile (20.3% White). Kula is less White than neighboring Olinda (65.2% White).

Kula's Black Population

27 residents of Kula identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kula roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kula is ranked #103 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kula is more Black than neighboring Makawao (0.2% Black). Kula is less Black than neighboring Pukalani (0.6% Black), Olinda (0.5% Black), and Haliimaile (0.5% Black).

Kula's Asian Population

931 residents of Kula identify as Asian, or 13.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kula considerably less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kula is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kula is more Asian than neighboring Keokea (7% Asian), and Olinda (5.9% Asian). Kula is less Asian than neighboring Pukalani (19.7% Asian), Makawao (13.5% Asian), and Haliimaile (32.4% Asian).

Kula's Hispanic Population

600 residents of Kula identify as Hispanic, or 8.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kula roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kula is ranked #109 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kula is more Hispanic than neighboring Olinda (6.3% Hispanic). Kula is less Hispanic than neighboring Keokea (9.1% Hispanic), Pukalani (11.9% Hispanic), Makawao (14.3% Hispanic), and Haliimaile (10.1% Hispanic).

Kula's Native American/Other Population

401 residents of Kula identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kula slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kula is ranked #136 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keokea (27.9% Native American/Other), Pukalani (8.9% Native American/Other), Olinda (6.1% Native American/Other), Makawao (11.1% Native American/Other), and Haliimaile (17.7% Native American/Other).

Kula's Multiracial Population

1,418 residents of Kula identify as Multiracial, or 20.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kula roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Kula is ranked #92 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kula is more Multiracial than neighboring Olinda (16% Multiracial), and Haliimaile (19% Multiracial). Kula is less Multiracial than neighboring Keokea (32.1% Multiracial), Pukalani (26.7% Multiracial), and Makawao (26.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.