Kauai County, Hawaii

HI · FIPS 15007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 73,731 #762 / 3,222
76th
Median Household Income $97,668 +30.0% #188 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 43.1 years +10.8% #1,176 / 3,222
64th
Median Home Value $873,200 +209.8% #20 / 3,222
99th
Median Gross Rent $1,870 +60.8% #78 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 9.1% -27.9% #591 / 3,222
82th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

85.6%
Native Born
14.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$97,668 +30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #188 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,836 +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #489 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.1% −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #591 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.8% −27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,219 of 3,222
62th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.1% −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #762 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.3 min −8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,866 of 3,222
42th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$873,200 +209.8% vs nat'l
Rank #20 of 3,222
99th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,870 +60.8% vs nat'l
Rank #78 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.6% +6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,432 of 3,222
25th percentile
68.6% Homeownership

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Health

96.0% of residents in Kauai County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #280 of 3,222
91th percentile

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.