Eleele is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Eleele has a 2024 population of 2,232. Eleele is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -17.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,710 in 2020.
The average household income in Eleele is $130,619 with a poverty rate of 5.6%. The median age in Eleele is 38.3 years: 37.6 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eleele was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,208 | 51.65% |
| Two or more races | 747 | 31.94% |
| White | 227 | 9.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 145 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 634 | 3.69 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 388 | 4.42 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.73 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Male | 48 | 4.42 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 30 | 4.1 | 70 | 30 |
4.26
Average Family Size
3.69
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 3.91% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 19.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 12.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 6.33% |
| High School Graduate | 540 | 35.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 4.31% |
| Some College | 275 | 17.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 876 | 796 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 336 | 302 | 63 |
| White | 183 | 171 | 52 |
| Islander | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 62 | 21 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,328 | $0 | $56,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $0 | $77,708 |
| High School Graduate | $57,000 | $58,239 | $51,053 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,083 | $71,071 | $40,417 |
| Overall | $56,688 | $59,491 | $50,564 |
| Some College | $56,776 | $71,786 | $46,131 |
$56,688
Average Earnings
$59,491
Average Male
$50,564
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.58% of Eleele residents speak only English, while 28.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 24.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 747 | 44 | 5.89% |
| Islander | 145 | 38 | 26.21% |
| White | 223 | 30 | 13.45% |
| Asian | 1,208 | 16 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 9 | 5.08% |
| Black | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
5.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.18%
Male Poverty Rate
7.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eleele is Black, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eleele is Asian, with 1.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.87% |
| High School | 5.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.46% |
| Some College | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Female Employed | 0.76% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,250 | $143,313 |
| Households | $122,308 | $130,619 |
| Married Families | $144,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,704 | $78,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59 | 5.86% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 7.67% |
| White | 30 | 14.71% |
| Black | 6 | 66.67% |
| Islander | 6 | 4.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.6%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.29%
Born in Eleele
74.43%
Native Born
25.57%
Foreign Born
10.13%
Non Citizen
15.43%
Naturalized
74.43% of Eleele residents were born in the United States, with 62.29% having been born in Hawaii. 10.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,232 | -12 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 2,244 | -11 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 2,255 | -74 | -3.18% |
| 2021 | 2,329 | -381 | -14.06% |
| 2020 | 2,710 | -435 | -13.83% |
| 2019 | 3,145 | 175 | 5.89% |
| 2018 | 2,970 | 107 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 2,863 | 124 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 2,739 | 135 | 5.18% |
| 2015 | 2,604 | -119 | -4.37% |
| 2014 | 2,723 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 2,711 | 244 | 9.89% |
| 2012 | 2,467 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 2,470 | 80 | 3.35% |
| 2010 | 2,390 | 0 | 0% |