Kauai County, HI

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2021 Population

73,247

1.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.15%

15.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$86,287

4.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$632,900

4.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

36,294

0.278% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Kauai County, HI had a population of 73.2k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $86,287. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kauai County, HI grew from 71,949 to 73,247, a 1.8% increase and its median household income grew from $82,818 to $86,287, a 4.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kauai County, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (29.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (19.9%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (8.49%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.1%).

None of the households in Kauai County, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.1% of the residents in Kauai County, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kauai County, HI are Kauai Community College (307 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Kauai County, HI was $632,900, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in Kauai County, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Kauai County, HI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kauai County, HI is home to a population of 73.2k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.1% of Kauai County, HI residents were born outside of the country (11.8k people).

In 2021, there were 1.02 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.8k people) in Kauai County, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 14.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.1%

2021 Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.1% of Kauai County, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kauai County, HI was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kauai County, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kauai County, HI

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
21.8k ± 1k
White (Non-Hispanic)
21.5k ± 78
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 1.05k

11.6%

Hispanic Population

8.49k people

11.6% of the people in Kauai County, HI are hispanic (8.49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kauai County, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
116,814 ± 8,047 people
Japan
23,136 ± 3,705 people
China
20,905 ± 3,524 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,814 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 23,136 and China with 20,905.

Foreign-Born Population

16.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

15.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

As of 2021, 16.1% of Kauai County, HI residents (11.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kauai County, HI was 15.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kauai County, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,493 ± 197
Gulf War (2001-)
655 ± 194
Korea
427 ± 188

Kauai County, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kauai County, HI employs 36.3k people. The largest industries in Kauai County, HI are Accommodation & Food Services (6,839 people), Retail Trade (4,123 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,573 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($67,986), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,450), and Finance & Insurance ($61,111).

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,765. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.3k

2021 Value

± 1,448

−0.278%

1 Year decline

± 5.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kauai County, HI declined at a rate of −0.278%, from 36.4k employees to 36.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kauai County, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,838 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,829 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,701 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kauai County, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.3k

2021 Value

± 1,448

−0.278%

1 Year decline

± 5.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kauai County, HI declined at a rate of −0.278%, from 36.4k employees to 36.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kauai County, HI, are Accommodation & Food Services (6,839 people), Retail Trade (4,123 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,573 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kauai County, HI, though some of these residents may live in Kauai County, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,563

Median earning men ± $2,086

$33,970

Median earning women ± $1,377

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,806), Information ($63,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,455).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,550), Public Administration ($43,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,491).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

726
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
465
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
458
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$532k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$407k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$196k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$5.11B
Electronics
$3.18B
Mixed freight
$1.98B

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $5.11B, followed by Electronics ($3.18B) and Mixed freight ($1.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$29.7B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

77.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $29.7B. This is expected to increase 77.5% to $52.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$1.51B
Texas
$962M
Tennessee
$363M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $1.51B, followed by Texas with $962M and Tennessee and $363M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kauai County, HI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.6%), followed by Other (1.16%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.6%)
Republican Party
Other (1.16%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kauai County, HI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.6%), followed by Other (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kauai County, HI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kauai County, HI awarded 307 degrees. The student population of Kauai County, HI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 517 male students and 826 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kauai County, HI are Asian (99 and 32.7%), followed by Two or More Races (92 and 30.4%), Hispanic or Latino (52 and 17.2%), and White (33 and 10.9%).

The largest universities in Kauai County, HI by number of degrees awarded are Kauai Community College (307 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kauai County, HI are Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (71 and 23.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 and 16.9%), and High Performance & Custom Engine Technician (35 and 11.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,343 students enrolled in Kauai County, HI, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 399 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
52 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
15 degrees awarded
General Hospitality Management
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kauai County, HI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kauai County, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kauai Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

307 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kauai Community College with 307 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 109 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kauai County, HI, which is 0.551 times less than the 198 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 99 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 92 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($108) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,340) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.796% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.873% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (327k), Some college (251k), and Bachelors Degree (237k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kauai County, HI was $632,900 in 2021, which is 2.58 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $606,900 to $632,900, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Kauai County, HI is 64%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kauai County, HI have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kauai County, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kauai County, HI is $86,287. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kauai County, HI was Census Tract 401.04 with a value of $102,708, followed by Census Tract 402.04 and Census Tract 406.03, with respective values of $99,417 and $92,273.

In 2022, 23.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kauai County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.77%.

Housing

Property

$632,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,754

$14,515

Median Property Taxes

±$764

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kauai County, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kauai County, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64%

Homeownership

2021

75.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64% of the housing units in Kauai County, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kauai County, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 401.04
Census Tract 402.04
Census Tract 406.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kauai County, HI was Census Tract 401.04 with a value of $102,708, followed by Census Tract 402.04 and Census Tract 406.03, with respective values of $99,417 and $92,273.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kauai County, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,287

Median Household Income

± $6,253

22.7k

Number of Households

± 1,015

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.7k households in Kauai County, HI grew to $86,287 from the previous year's value of $82,818.

The following chart displays the households in Kauai County, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kauai County, HI is from Hawaii.

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2021, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.735% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (8.43%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Kauai County, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (8.43%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kauai County, HI have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.493% of the workforce in Kauai County, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kauai County, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kauai County, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kauai County, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 23.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kauai County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.77%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kauai County, HI (6.62k out of 72.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kauai County, HI is White, followed by Asian and Pacific Islander.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.1% of the children was living in poverty in Kauai County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 235 in Kauai County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 113 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.9% of the population of Kauai County, HI has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.866% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kauai County, HI see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.92% decrease from the previous year (1387 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1437 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 479 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kauai County, HI

Primary care physicians in Kauai County, HI see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 6.92% decrease from the previous year (1,387 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kauai County, HI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.05%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.866%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kauai County, HI grew by 3.26% from 4.89% to 5.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kauai County, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.2 in Kauai County, HI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kauai County, HI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.9% in Kauai County, HI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kauai County, HI.

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