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Kauai County

Hawaii · 67,091 residents · 619.84 sq mi
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Kauai County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $583,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,091
+15%since 2000
from 58,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K56K62K69K76K1990201020202024Kauai County
202474K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,531
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,020 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,513
+31%since 2000
from $20,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$583,200
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $739 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
+96%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(16,284)
Black0.3%(163)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(4,803)
Asian34.9%(20,412)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(43,400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(20,611)
Black0.4%(258)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(6,315)
Asian30.3%(20,296)
Other26.7%(17,903)
Diversity Score90%(60,378)
Diversity Score
90
+21%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Kauai County to nearby counties

KAUAI COUNTY VS
Honolulu County
Income$106,195+70%
Home value$897,500+54%
Population988,703+1247%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kauai County, Hawaii?

Kauai County, Hawaii has about 67,091 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kauai County, Hawaii earns about $62,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kauai County, Hawaii expensive?

In Kauai County, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $583,200, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.

How educated are people in Kauai County, Hawaii?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kauai County, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kauai County, Hawaii?

About 8.8% of people in Kauai County, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kauai County, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kauai County, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,914 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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21 census tracts (top 20 by population)
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16 ZIP codes
ZIP 96746ZIP 96766ZIP 96756ZIP 96741ZIP 96754ZIP 96752ZIP 96703ZIP 96716ZIP 96705ZIP 96722ZIP 96796ZIP 96714ZIP 96747ZIP 96765ZIP 96769ZIP 96751
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