Kula

Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii

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Kula is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 6,942 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keokea, 3.8 miles S.

About Kula

Kula is a census-designated place (CDP) of Maui, Hawaii. It stretches across Upcountry Maui, the western-facing slopes of Haleakalā. Most residential areas lie between about 500 to 1,100 m (1,600 to 3,600 ft) in elevation. The district is distinct from the generally hotter and busier coastal areas. The population of the Kula CDP at the 2020 Census was 6,942, while the larger Kula Census County Division, which includes the communities of upland Keokea and coastal Wailea and Makena, had a population of 12,864.

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Living in Kula

Median household income
$100,433
Median home value
$1,127,700
Median rent
$2,240/mo
Median age
47.8
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Kula, HI population

Kula had 6,942 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,942
Density201 per sq mi (78 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Kula at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyMaui County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,942 (2020)
Land area34.54 sq mi (89.5 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates20.7744° N, 156.3489° W
ZIP code96768
Census code (GEOID)1541600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Kula

What county is Kula in?

Kula is in Maui County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Kula, HI?

6,942 people lived in Kula at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kula, HI?

The ZIP code of Kula is 96768.

What is the elevation of Kula?

121 feet (37 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Kula?

Keokea (3.8 mi), Pukalani (4.1 mi), Olinda (5.2 mi), Makawao (5.4 mi), Kihei (5.8 mi).

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