Kauai County, Hawaii
HI · FIPS 15007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73,731 | — | #762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,668 | +30.0% | #188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $873,200 | +209.8% | #20 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,870 | +60.8% | #78 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | -27.9% | #591 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kauai County has a population of 73,731, making it the #762 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kauai County is $97,668, ranking #188 out of 3,222 counties — 30.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Kauai County is $873,200 (+209.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,870/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.6%.
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96.0% of residents in Kauai County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Kauai County, Hawaii
Kauai County, Hawaii has a total population of 73,731, making it the 762nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kauai County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kauai County is $97,668, which ranks #188 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Kauai County is $873,200, 209.8% above the national median. Renters in Kauai County pay a median gross rent of $1,870 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kauai County, 30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Kauai County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Asian (non-Hispanic) at 30.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (28.7%) and Two or More Races (19.9%).
All data for Kauai County, Hawaii comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.