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Kawela Bay

Hawaii · 330 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Kawela Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,875. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
−20%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
568 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+9%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072623183734291990201020202024Kawela Bay
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,823
+43%since 2000
from $28,481 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,200
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,398
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
67.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+78%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(294)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(19)
Asian8.8%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.1%(148)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(241)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7%(23)
Asian3.9%(13)
Other22.1%(73)
Diversity Score60.3%(199)
Diversity Score
60
+67%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 35.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kawela Bay, Hawaii?

Kawela Bay, Hawaii has about 330 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kawela Bay, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kawela Bay, Hawaii earns about $70,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kawela Bay, Hawaii expensive?

In Kawela Bay, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $429,200, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.

How educated are people in Kawela Bay, Hawaii?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kawela Bay, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kawela Bay, Hawaii?

About 2.3% of people in Kawela Bay, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kawela Bay, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kawela Bay, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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