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Kilauea

Hawaii · 3,014 residents · 4.97 sq mi
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Kilauea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,164. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $678,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,014
+44%since 2000
from 2,092 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
606 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Kilauea
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,164
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,934
+103%since 2000
from $19,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$678,600
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,218
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+61%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score69.6%(1,455)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(1,490)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(286)
Asian20%(603)
Other10.1%(304)
Diversity Score77.4%(2,333)
Diversity Score
77
+11%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kilauea, Hawaii?

Kilauea, Hawaii has about 3,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kilauea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kilauea, Hawaii earns about $81,164 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 $678,600, and the typical rent is about $2,218 a month.

How educated are people in Kilauea, Hawaii?

About 28.8% 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 13.2% 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 1,278 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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