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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kalawao County

Hawaii · 147 residents · 11.991 sq mi
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Kalawao County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 81% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

147
+13%since 1990
from 130 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
58.6
−6%since 1990
from 62.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3364951261571990201020202024Kalawao County
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,333
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,756
+22%since 1990
from $11,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 43.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$0
US average: $120,530
$525
+219%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125 in 1990
US average: $602
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
100.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(28)
Asian47.7%(62)
Diversity Score78.7%(102)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian17%(25)
Diversity Score71.6%(105)
72
−9%since 1990
from 79 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
39.5%
−12.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
+190%since 1990
from 2.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

Kalawao County, Hawaii has about 147 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kalawao County, Hawaii earns about $9,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalawao County, Hawaii expensive?

In Kalawao County, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $0, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

About 10.2% 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 40.1% of people in Kalawao County, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kalawao County, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kalawao County, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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