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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kahaluu-Keauhou

Hawaii · 2,414 residents · 8.006 sq mi
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The short version

Kahaluu-Keauhou is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,522. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $292,100. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,414
+24%since 1990
from 1,947 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
49.4
+17%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Kahaluu-Keauhou
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.6%(112)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 93.9%(95)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.4%(131)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 193.8%(91)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.6%(87)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348%(192)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4411.9%(287)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5420.5%(495)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6415.5%(375)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7411.8%(285)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.3%(200)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.7%(64)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,522
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,067
+59%since 1990
from $20,799 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $850 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
35.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(125)
Asian21.9%(426)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,550)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4%(97)
Asian10.9%(262)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(238)
Spaniard2.3%(119)
Puerto Rican1.6%(84)
Peruvian0.5%(28)
Salvadoran0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino4.8%(247)
Japanese3.5%(179)
Okinawan0.5%(26)
Thai0.5%(26)
Taiwanese0.3%(14)
Chinese0.1%(3)
Vietnamese0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian13.2%(679)
Ancestry
English18.7%(961)
German14%(720)
Irish10.1%(521)
Norwegian7.6%(392)
Portuguese4%(204)
Scottish3.7%(189)
American3.5%(182)
French3.4%(176)
Swedish3%(157)
Italian2.7%(138)
Austrian1.3%(67)
Dutch1.1%(58)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.1%(56)
Welsh1%(50)
Russian0.9%(47)
Danish0.9%(45)
Hungarian0.6%(29)
Canadian0.5%(27)
Polish0.5%(26)
Arab0.4%(21)
Greek0.3%(17)
British0.3%(16)
Lebanese0.2%(9)
Latvian0.2%(9)
Swiss0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−49%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(218)
Married60.7%(642)
Widowed7.9%(83)
Divorced10.8%(114)
Women 15+
Never married10.6%(111)
Married66.3%(696)
Widowed8.4%(88)
Divorced14.7%(154)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii has about 2,414 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii earns about $52,522 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 $292,100, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

About 34.4% 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 13.4% 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 467 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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