Royal Kunia, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Royal Kunia
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Honolulu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,896 |
| • Density | 4,947.19/sq mi (1,910.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96797
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-68815 |
Royal Kunia is a special community in Hawaii, located on the island of Oʻahu. It's part of Honolulu County in the United States. In 2020, about 14,896 people lived there. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Before, this area was known as Village Park.
Geography of Royal Kunia
Royal Kunia is found just north of a town called Waipahu. Its exact location is 21°24′18″N 158°1′54″W / 21.40500°N 158.03167°W. The community is bordered on the south by Interstate H-1, which is a major highway. To the west, you'll find Kunia Road, also known as State Route 750.
The United States Census Bureau says that Royal Kunia covers an area of about 7.8 square kilometers (3.01 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People Living in Royal Kunia
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| 2020 | 14,896 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 14,525 people living in Royal Kunia. These people made up 4,014 households, with 3,524 of them being families.
The people living in Royal Kunia come from many different backgrounds:
- 12.5% were White.
- 2.5% were African American.
- 51.7% were Asian.
- 11.3% were Pacific Islander.
- 21.7% were from two or more races.
- About 9.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average income for a household in Royal Kunia was about $103,649. For families, the average income was around $91,230. The average income per person was $26,900. A small number of families (4.8%) and people (2.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 8% of young people under 18 and 4.3% of people aged 65 or older.
Schools in Royal Kunia
The Hawaii Department of Education is in charge of the public schools in the area. One of the schools located right in Royal Kunia is Kale'iopu'u Elementary School.
See also
In Spanish: Royal Kunia para niños
