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Kealakekua

Hawaii · 1,919 residents · 9.998 sq mi
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Kealakekua is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,772. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $643,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,919
+17%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kealakekua
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,772
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,026 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,507
+93%since 2000
from $21,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+4%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$643,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+14%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(372)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(151)
Asian36.3%(597)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(1,221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(223)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(267)
Asian43.7%(838)
Other30.7%(589)
Diversity Score85.3%(1,637)
Diversity Score
85
+15%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+109%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kealakekua, Hawaii?

Kealakekua, Hawaii has about 1,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kealakekua, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kealakekua, Hawaii earns about $102,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kealakekua, Hawaii expensive?

In Kealakekua, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $643,600, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Kealakekua, Hawaii?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kealakekua, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kealakekua, Hawaii?

About 7.2% of people in Kealakekua, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kealakekua, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kealakekua, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 596 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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