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 73,511.

  • The median home value in Kauai County is $922,428.

  • The median income in Kauai County is $88,869.

  • The median rent in Kauai County is $1,686.

  • The unemployment rate in Kauai County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Kauai County is 8.3%.

  • 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 10,846

Lihue, HI Population 8,649

Wailua Homesteads, HI Population 7,189

Kalaheo, HI Population 4,651

Hanamaulu, HI Population 4,628

Puhi, HI Population 3,961

Kilauea, HI Population 3,386

Kekaha, HI Population 3,149

Lawai, HI Population 2,902

Anahola, HI Population 2,853

Wailua, HI Population 2,438

Koloa, HI Population 2,281

Eleele, HI Population 2,255

Hanapepe, HI Population 2,242

Princeville, HI Population 2,007

Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI Population 1,951

Kaumakani, HI Population 1,498

Omao, HI Population 1,414

Poipu, HI Population 1,085

Haena, HI Population 501

Pakala Village, HI Population 309

Hanalei, HI Population 300

Kalihiwai, HI Population 256

Wainiha, HI Population 130

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 73,511. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 73,247 1.8%
2021 71,949 0.3%
2020 71,769 -

Gender in Kauai County

  • Kauai County is 49.9% female with 36,702 female residents.

  • Kauai County is 50.1% male with 36,809 male residents.

Female
49.9% (36,702)
Male
50.1% (36,809)
Gender Kauai County HI USA
Female 49.9% 49.5% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 50.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Kauai County

Kauai County is:

  • 28.9% White with 21,242 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 383 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 66 American Indian residents.

  • 28.3% Asian with 20,838 Asian residents.

  • 8.9% Hawaiian with 6,512 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 234 Other residents.

  • 21.4% Two Or More with 15,735 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.6% Hispanic with 8,501 Hispanic residents.

White
28.9% (21,242)
African American
0.5% (383)
American Indian
0.1% (66)
Asian
28.3% (20,838)
Hawaiian
8.9% (6,512)
Other
0.3% (234)
Two Or More
21.4% (15,735)
Hispanic
11.6% (8,501)

Table: Kauai County By Race

Race Kauai County HI USA
White 28.9% 21.0% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 28.3% 36.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 8.9% 9.7% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 21.4% 19.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 11.6% 11.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Kauai County, Hawaii

  • 4.7% of households in Kauai County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.1% of households in Kauai County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Kauai County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Kauai County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Kauai County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Kauai County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Kauai County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.6% of households in Kauai County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Kauai County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Kauai County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (3,458)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.1% (1,551)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (3,589)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.2% (4,562)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.9% (5,780)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (12,438)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (9,213)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.6% (15,141)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.1% (8,141)
$200,000 or more
13.1% (9,632)
Income Kauai County HI USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 2.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 4.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% 5.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.9% 8.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.6% 19.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.1% 11.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.1% 15.9% 11.4%

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

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

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

  • 29.0% 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
4% (2,940)
9-12th Grade
4% (2,940)
High School / GED
28% (21,318)
Some College
21% (15,437)
Associate's Degree
12% (8,821)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (15,437)
Master's Degree
6% (4,410)
Professional Degree
2% (1,470)
Doctorate Degree
1% (735)
Education Kauai County HI USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 27% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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