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Kaloko

Hawaii · 1,432 residents · 13.508 sq mi
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Kaloko is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,654. Population has declined 8% since 2023. Median home value is $1,308,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Despite a median home value of $1,308,600, the poverty rate sits 41% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,432
−8%since 2023
from 1,555 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
106 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 115 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+17%since 2023
from 33.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Kaloko
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,654
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,274
+6%since 2023
from $35,238 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+19%since 2023
from 0.348 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,308,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,143,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,758
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,898 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+32.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.6
+15%since 2023
from 11.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(146)
Asian13.9%(216)
Other38.1%(593)
Diversity Score84.7%(1,317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(180)
Asian13.1%(187)
Other39%(559)
Diversity Score86.2%(1,235)
Diversity Score
86
+2%since 2023
from 85 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 31.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
51.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaloko, Hawaii?

Kaloko, Hawaii has about 1,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaloko, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaloko, Hawaii earns about $103,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaloko, Hawaii expensive?

In Kaloko, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,308,600, and the typical rent is about $1,758 a month.

How educated are people in Kaloko, Hawaii?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kaloko, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaloko, Hawaii?

About 17.5% of people in Kaloko, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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