Kaaawa is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Kaaawa has a 2024 population of 1,239. Kaaawa is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually but its population has increased by 0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,235 in 2020.
The average household income in Kaaawa is $128,279 with a poverty rate of 13.24%. The median age in Kaaawa is 37.3 years: 29.6 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kaaawa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 560 | 44.48% |
| White | 538 | 42.73% |
| Asian | 83 | 6.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 4.77% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 490 | 2.57 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 304 | 3.2 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 132 | 1.36 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 35 | 1.91 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 19 | 2.05 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
3
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 2.57% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 14.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 338 | 36.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 174 | 18.63% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 11.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 156 | 16.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 400 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 299 | 293 | 149 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| Asian | 68 | 61 | 40 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 28 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $113,356 | $113,602 | $85,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,361 | $71,406 | $61,944 |
| High School Graduate | $78,304 | $78,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,375 | $107,250 | $49,375 |
| Some College | $0 | $72,083 | $21,938 |
$78,375
Average Earnings
$107,250
Average Male
$49,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.17% of Kaaawa residents speak only English, while 13.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 560 | 106 | 18.93% |
| White | 447 | 42 | 9.4% |
| Islander | 60 | 11 | 18.33% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 6 | 4.14% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.27%
Male Poverty Rate
11.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kaaawa is Multiple, with 18.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kaaawa is Hispanic, with 4.14% 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 11.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.77% |
| Some College | 5.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Employed | 10.04% |
| Female Employed | 0.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,667 | $148,385 |
| Households | $132,188 | $128,279 |
| Married Families | $137,419 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,519 | $72,447 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.9%
Male Marriage Rate
67.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
34
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 5.08% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 4.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
38.6%
Born in Kaaawa
94.44%
Native Born
5.56%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
4.13%
Naturalized
94.44% of Kaaawa residents were born in the United States, with 38.6% having been born in Hawaii. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,239 | -10 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 1,249 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 1,259 | 28 | 2.27% |
| 2021 | 1,231 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,235 | 103 | 9.1% |
| 2019 | 1,132 | -49 | -4.15% |
| 2018 | 1,181 | 62 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 1,119 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 1,124 | -15 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 1,139 | 29 | 2.61% |
| 2014 | 1,110 | 89 | 8.72% |
| 2013 | 1,021 | -65 | -5.99% |
| 2012 | 1,086 | -5 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 1,091 | -288 | -20.88% |
| 2010 | 1,379 | 0 | 0% |