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Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)

Hawaii · 19,713 residents · 13.797 sq mi
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Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,771. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $497,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,713
+100%since 2000
from 9,870 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,429 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+23%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,771
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,874 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,319
+76%since 2000
from $20,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$497,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,467
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+39%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(3,596)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,007)
Asian17.4%(1,720)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(7,194)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(7,722)
Black0.7%(132)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,960)
Asian17.2%(3,382)
Other27.6%(5,435)
Diversity Score87.4%(17,225)
Diversity Score
87
+20%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii has about 19,713 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

The typical household in Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii earns about $76,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii expensive?

In Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii, the median home is worth about $497,700, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.

How educated are people in Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii?

About 8.0% of people in Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,489 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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