Kauai County, HI

County

Cities in Kauai County

Neighborhoods in Kauai County

Kawaihau / Kapaʻa Homesteads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Kauai

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.0%

Households with Children

29.2%

School Enrollment K-12

8,061

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 22.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.9%
High School / GED: 29.2%
Some College or Associate's: 33.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.5%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 40.1%
Living Alone: 30.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
Asian: 30.0%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 20.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 9.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 31.0%
South Asian: 0.2%
Southeast Asian: 61.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 7.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 26.9%
Puerto Rican: 30.4%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 4.0%
South American: 5.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Pacific Islander Population by Origin

Includes communities from Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, and other Pacific islands.

Polynesian: 81.5%
Micronesian: 14.8%
Melanesian: 0.0%
Other Pacific Islander: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.7%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 14.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 78.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources