Hauula, Oahu

Hauula at a Glance

Hauula is a small town located on Oahu’s northeastern shore, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Honolulu. There is a small commercial center, with a few shops and a supermarket in the town’s center. Hauula and the surrounding area has several beach parks, including Hauula Beach Park, Kakela Beach Park, Aukai Beach Park and Mahakea Beach. A fringing reef extends off the shoreline.

In the Hawaiian language, Hauula means “red hau” (hau is a type of tree, the Hibiscus tiliaceus). In the past, sugarcane was grown in the area around Hauula, along the narrow coastal plain inland from the highway.

Hauula’s population in the 2000 census was 3,651 and the total land area is 6.8 square miles (17.7 km²). The population density was 605.9 people per square mile (233.8/km²). The racial makeup was the following: 16.82% White, 0.77% African American, 0.36% Native American, 5.72% Asian, 37.44% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 37.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.81% of the population.

The median household income was $38,190 in 2000, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $24,630 for females. The per capita income was $12,684. About 19.0% of the population was below the poverty line.

Hauula in Bullet Points

Small town located on Oahu’s northeastern shore
Town has small commercial center with few shops and a supermarket
Several beach parks located in the area

Hauula Location

Hauula is located on Oahu's northeastern coast, between Kaaawa and Laie.

Hauula Map (top)

Hauula Weather (top)

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