One of the nice things about Kahului is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
The citizens of Kahului are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 23.91% of adults in Kahului having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Kahului in 2022 was $34,885, which is lower middle income relative to Hawaii, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $139,540 for a family of four. However, Kahului contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Kahului is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Kahului home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kahului residents report their race to be Asian, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Kahului include Portuguese, German, Irish, English, and Ukrainian.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Kahului's cultural character, accounting for 32.05% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Kahului is English. Other important languages spoken here include Pacific Island languages and Tagalog.
