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Kealakekua

Hawaii · 2,307 residents · 9.998 sq mi
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Kealakekua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,071. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $479,200. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,307
+40%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+13%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kealakekua
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,071
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,550
+42%since 2000
from $21,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$479,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
53.4% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+33%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(601)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(270)
Asian29.5%(680)
Other29.3%(677)
Diversity Score91.1%(2,102)
Diversity Score
91
+23%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kealakekua, Hawaii?

Kealakekua, Hawaii has about 2,307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kealakekua, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kealakekua, Hawaii earns about $66,071 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 $479,200, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Kealakekua, Hawaii?

About 31.2% 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 4.0% 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 984 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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