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Kahaluu-Keauhou

Hawaii · 4,778 residents · 8.006 sq mi
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Kahaluu-Keauhou is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,366. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $647,200. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,778
+98%since 2000
from 2,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
597 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+9%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Kahaluu-Keauhou
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,366
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,586
+14%since 2000
from $33,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$647,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(2,379)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(420)
Asian12.7%(609)
Other15.1%(720)
Diversity Score76.1%(3,635)
Diversity Score
76
+87%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii has about 4,778 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii earns about $77,366 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 $647,200, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii?

About 39.5% 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 11.8% 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 2,831 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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

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