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Kamaili

Hawaii · 221 residents · 7.08 sq mi
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Kamaili is a city of 221 people in Hawaii. At a median age of 54.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 64.7% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. 69 more people live here than in 2023. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

221
+45%since 2023
from 152 in 2023
2020 – 2024
31 / sq mi
+45%since 2023
from 21 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.5
−20%since 2023
from 68.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.08 sq mi
Population, 20202024
14516618720722820202024Kamaili
2024221
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4425.3%(56)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419%(42)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.6%(8)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7435.7%(79)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,650
−13%since 2023
from $20,385 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
64.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.568
+4%since 2023
from 0.546 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

90.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
9.3% rent
34.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.07 people
+8%since 2023
from 1.92 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.7%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.9%(33)
36
−16%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German31.7%(70)
Irish16.7%(37)
Italian7.2%(16)
English3.6%(8)
Lithuanian1.8%(4)
Section 05

Education

46.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
US average: 26.5
96.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
26.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
89.5%
US average: 74.6%
33.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
58.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
35.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
32.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
95.0%
US average: 87.7%
84.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married52.7%(68)
Married29.5%(38)
Widowed10.9%(14)
Divorced7%(9)
Women 15+
Never married20%(14)
Married70%(49)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
25.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
35.7%
US average: 13.8%
32.1%
US average: 18.4%
31.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
61.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
54.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)58.8%(20)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41.2%(14)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 34 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kamaili, Hawaii?

Kamaili, Hawaii has about 221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Kamaili, Hawaii?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kamaili, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kamaili, Hawaii?

About 64.7% of people in Kamaili, 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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