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Kalaeloa

Hawaii · 3,342 residents · 6.097 sq mi
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Kalaeloa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,141 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,342
+3%since 2023
from 3,229 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
548 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 530 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
09192K3K4K201020202024Kalaeloa
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,313
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,306
+4%since 2023
from $29,136 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+1%since 2023
from 0.381 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,141
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,068 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(554)
Black6.4%(206)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(445)
Asian6.3%(204)
Other56.4%(1,820)
Diversity Score78.2%(2,526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(510)
Black5.9%(197)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(531)
Asian8.5%(283)
Other54.5%(1,821)
Diversity Score80.5%(2,690)
Diversity Score
80
+3%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+5%since 2023
from 37.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
Female
48.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
Foreign born
16.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalaeloa, Hawaii?

Kalaeloa, Hawaii has about 3,342 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalaeloa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kalaeloa, Hawaii earns about $90,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalaeloa, Hawaii expensive?

In Kalaeloa, Hawaii, the typical rent is about $3,141 a month.

How educated are people in Kalaeloa, Hawaii?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kalaeloa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalaeloa, Hawaii?

About 22.0% of people in Kalaeloa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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