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Kamaili

Hawaii · 221 residents · 7.08 sq mi
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Population has grown 45% since 2023. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 64.7% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
221
+45%since 2023
from 152 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
+45%since 2023
from 21 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
−20%since 2023
from 68.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
64.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Owner-occupied
90.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
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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)
Diversity Score
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)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
Female
35.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
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
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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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