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Kaaawa

Hawaii · 1,328 residents · 0.797 sq mi
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Kaaawa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $973,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,328
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,324 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,666 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9811K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kaaawa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,750
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,132
+166%since 2000
from $21,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+5%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$973,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,043
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $769 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+30%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(442)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(109)
Asian8.4%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(841)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(482)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(178)
Asian7.5%(100)
Other42.1%(559)
Diversity Score83.4%(1,108)
Diversity Score
83
+31%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaaawa, Hawaii?

Kaaawa, Hawaii has about 1,328 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaaawa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaaawa, Hawaii earns about $131,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaaawa, Hawaii expensive?

In Kaaawa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $973,300, and the typical rent is about $2,043 a month.

How educated are people in Kaaawa, Hawaii?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kaaawa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaaawa, Hawaii?

About 11.0% of people in Kaaawa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaaawa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaaawa, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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