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Hanalei

Hawaii · 450 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Hanalei has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,289. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Hawaii median. Despite a median home value of $1,000,001, the poverty rate sits 46% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
−6%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
665 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1302503714926121990201020202024Hanalei
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,289
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,165
+56%since 2000
from $21,241 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,716
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $911 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
49.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
20.7
+70%since 2000
from 12.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(23)
Asian18%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(262)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(29)
Asian13.6%(61)
Other12.6%(57)
Diversity Score67.3%(303)
Diversity Score
67
+23%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−8%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanalei, Hawaii?

Hanalei, Hawaii has about 450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanalei, Hawaii?

The typical household in Hanalei, Hawaii earns about $48,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanalei, Hawaii expensive?

In Hanalei, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,716 a month.

How educated are people in Hanalei, Hawaii?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hanalei, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanalei, Hawaii?

About 20.2% of people in Hanalei, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanalei, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanalei, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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