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Kalawao County

Hawaii · 82 residents (2025 est.) · 11.991 sq mi
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Kalawao County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income. Households here earn about 27% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67
−54%since 2000
from 147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 7 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−33%since 2000
from 58.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:82 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3364951261571990201020202024Kalawao County
202467
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.9%(14)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4438.8%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(6)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(5)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+334%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,316
+222%since 2000
from $13,756 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
−7%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,271
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
62.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian17%(25)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(9)
Asian17.9%(12)
Other49.3%(33)
Diversity Score
84
+11%since 2009
from 75 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
Mexican4.5%(3)
Asian origin
Filipino16.4%(11)
Japanese1.5%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Portuguese11.9%(8)
Irish9%(6)
English3%(2)
German3%(2)
Polish3%(2)
British1.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+41.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+132%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.1%
−72.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
32.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2016
from 73.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married73.3%(33)
Married15.6%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.1%(5)
Women 15+
Never married22.7%(5)
Married22.7%(5)
Widowed27.3%(6)
Divorced27.3%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

Kalawao County, Hawaii has about 67 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kalawao County, Hawaii earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalawao County, Hawaii expensive?

In Kalawao County, Hawaii, the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kalawao County, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

About 22.7% of people in Kalawao County, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kalawao County, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kalawao County, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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