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Kahaluu-Keauhou

Hawaii · 5,150 residents · 8.006 sq mi
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Kahaluu-Keauhou is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,212. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,736 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $886,900. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,150
+113%since 2000
from 2,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
643 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+12%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Kahaluu-Keauhou
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,212
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,522 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,166
+61%since 2000
from $33,067 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+13%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$886,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,901
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
+66%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,550)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4%(97)
Asian10.9%(262)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(983)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(2,929)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(511)
Asian10.2%(525)
Other22.5%(1,161)
Diversity Score75.7%(3,898)
Diversity Score
76
+86%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+93%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii has about 5,150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii earns about $96,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii expensive?

In Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $886,900, and the typical rent is about $1,901 a month.

How educated are people in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

About 8.6% of people in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,203 residents, a change of about 165 percent over that period.

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