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Kilauea

Hawaii · 3,146 residents · 4.97 sq mi
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Kilauea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,984. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,087,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Despite a median home value of $1,087,400, the poverty rate sits 49% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 179%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,146
+50%since 2000
from 2,092 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
633 / sq mi
+29%since 2009
from 492 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+16%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Kilauea
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(229)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(174)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(178)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(184)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(133)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(363)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(421)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(444)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(409)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.3%(512)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(86)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,984
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,549
+132%since 2000
from $19,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
−5%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,087,400
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,318
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
+20%since 2009
from 9.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(938)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(149)
Asian25.8%(539)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(1,538)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(248)
Asian15.1%(476)
Other27.7%(873)
Diversity Score
82
+1%since 2009
from 81 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.6%(82)
Mexican1.7%(52)
Salvadoran0.5%(15)
Colombian0.3%(11)
Uruguayan0.3%(10)
Cuban0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino9.9%(312)
Japanese3.8%(120)
Indonesian0.7%(21)
Thai0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian18.5%(582)
Chamorro0.6%(19)
Ancestry
German9.9%(310)
Irish7.5%(235)
English6.5%(203)
Portuguese5.2%(165)
American5.2%(163)
Italian5.1%(159)
Greek2.5%(78)
Swedish2.1%(66)
Scottish1.4%(43)
French1.2%(37)
Welsh0.6%(18)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.5%(17)
Dutch0.5%(16)
Hungarian0.5%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(15)
Czech0.3%(9)
Russian0.3%(9)
Danish0.2%(5)
Romanian0.2%(5)
Polish0.1%(4)
Ukrainian0.1%(4)
Arab0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Filipino population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 79.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40%(516)
Married50%(645)
Widowed0.6%(8)
Divorced9.4%(121)
Women 15+
Never married35.5%(452)
Married44.1%(562)
Widowed14%(178)
Divorced6.5%(83)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kilauea, Hawaii?

Kilauea, Hawaii has about 3,146 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kilauea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kilauea, Hawaii earns about $91,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kilauea, Hawaii expensive?

In Kilauea, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,087,400, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.

How educated are people in Kilauea, Hawaii?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kilauea, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kilauea, Hawaii?

About 18.5% of people in Kilauea, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kilauea, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kilauea, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,410 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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