Kauai County Summary

Life in Kauai County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kauai County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kauai County:

  • The population in Kauai County is 73,610.

  • The median home value in Kauai County is $1,000,435.

  • The median income in Kauai County is $93,612.

  • The median rent in Kauai County is $1,810.

  • The unemployment rate in Kauai County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Kauai County is 8.8%.

  • The average high in Kauai County is 75.4° and there are 72.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kauai County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kauai County

Kapaa, HI Population 10,886

Lihue, HI Population 7,847

Wailua Homesteads, HI Population 7,136

Kalaheo, HI Population 4,612

Puhi, HI Population 4,381

Hanamaulu, HI Population 4,360

Kekaha, HI Population 3,482

Kilauea, HI Population 3,104

Anahola, HI Population 3,098

Lawai, HI Population 2,775

Wailua, HI Population 2,544

Eleele, HI Population 2,339

Koloa, HI Population 2,327

Hanapepe, HI Population 2,288

Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI Population 2,070

Princeville, HI Population 1,794

Omao, HI Population 1,429

Poipu, HI Population 1,418

Kaumakani, HI Population 1,361

Haena, HI Population 571

Wainiha, HI Population 319

Pakala Village, HI Population 295

Hanalei, HI Population 239

Kalihiwai, HI Population 232

Map Of Kauai County

Kauai County, HI Weather

  • The average high in Kauai County is 75.4°.

  • There are 100.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 72.2 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:41 hours of sun each day in Kauai County.

StatKauai County
Mean High75.4
Nice Days100.0
Rainfall72.2
Snowfall0.0
Sunny Hours7:41
75.4°
Average High
72.2
Inches of Rain

Kauai County Photos

Aerial View Hanapepe Kauai
Source: Wikipedia User Polihale (talk) Christoph | CC BY-SA 3.0
Glassbeach
Source: Wikipedia User Travis.Thurston | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kapaa Kauai Hawaii
Source: Wikipedia User Travis.Thurston | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kekaha Beachfront
Source: Wikipedia User Polihale at English Wikip | GFDL
Koloac Kauai
Source: Wikipedia User No machine-readable autho | CC BY-SA 2.5
Lihue Hawaii Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User Christopher P. Becker aka | CC BY-SA 3.0

Kauai County Demographics

Population over time in Kauai County

The current population in Kauai County is 73,610. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 73,247 1.8%
2022 71,949 0.3%
2021 71,769 -

Gender in Kauai County

  • Kauai County is 50.1% female with 36,911 female residents.

  • Kauai County is 49.9% male with 36,699 male residents.

Female
50.1% (36,911)
Male
49.9% (36,699)
Gender Kauai County HI USA
Female 50.1% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 50.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Kauai County

Kauai County is:

  • 29.0% White with 21,341 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 436 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 70 American Indian residents.

  • 29.0% Asian with 21,368 Asian residents.

  • 9.5% Hawaiian with 7,008 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 275 Other residents.

  • 20.9% Two Or More with 15,392 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.5% Hispanic with 7,720 Hispanic residents.

White
29.0% (21,341)
African American
0.6% (436)
American Indian
0.1% (70)
Asian
29.0% (21,368)
Hawaiian
9.5% (7,008)
Other
0.4% (275)
Two Or More
20.9% (15,392)
Hispanic
10.5% (7,720)

Table: Kauai County By Race

Race Kauai County HI USA
White 29.0% 21.1% 58.2%
African American 0.6% 1.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 29.0% 36.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 9.5% 9.7% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 20.9% 20.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 10.5% 9.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Kauai County, Hawaii

  • 4.3% of households in Kauai County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.9% of households in Kauai County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Kauai County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Kauai County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Kauai County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Kauai County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Kauai County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.1% of households in Kauai County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Kauai County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Kauai County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (3,193)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (1,392)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.5% (3,331)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.1% (3,780)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.7% (4,925)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (13,002)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (9,351)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.1% (14,791)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.7% (8,586)
$200,000 or more
15.3% (11,255)
Income Kauai County HI USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 2.6% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.5% 4.7% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.1% 4.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.7% 7.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 13.7% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.1% 19.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.7% 11.8% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 15.3% 17.5% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kauai County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Kauai County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Kauai County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Kauai County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Kauai County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Kauai County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Kauai County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Kauai County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Kauai County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kauai County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,208)
9-12th Grade
4% (2,944)
High School / GED
30% (22,083)
Some College
21% (15,458)
Associate's Degree
12% (8,833)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (15,458)
Master's Degree
6% (4,416)
Professional Degree
2% (1,472)
Doctorate Degree
1% (736)
Education Kauai County HI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 27% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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