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Kahaluu-Keauhou

Hawaii · 3,549 residents · 8.006 sq mi
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Kahaluu-Keauhou is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,814. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $652,300. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,549
+47%since 2000
from 2,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
443 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.8
+7%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Kahaluu-Keauhou
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,814
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,522 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,471
+16%since 2000
from $33,067 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$652,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,988
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.9
+78%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(2,132)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9%(321)
Asian9.9%(352)
Other9.3%(331)
Diversity Score63.8%(2,265)
Diversity Score
64
+57%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii has about 3,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii earns about $65,814 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 $652,300, and the typical rent is about $1,988 a month.

How educated are people in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

About 37.9% 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 14.2% 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 1,602 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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