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.
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