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Kalawao County

Hawaii · 82 residents · 11.991 sq mi
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Kalawao County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,465. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−44%since 2000
from 147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
−14%since 2000
from 58.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3364951261571990201020202024Kalawao County
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,465
+445%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,687
+254%since 2000
from $13,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,122
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
96.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian17%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22%(18)
Asian11%(9)
Other82.3%(68)
Diversity Score76.8%(63)
Diversity Score
77
+7%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+59.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.5 min
−38%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
97.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

Kalawao County, Hawaii has about 82 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kalawao County, Hawaii earns about $76,465 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 $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

About 39.5% 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 1.2% 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 48 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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