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 $132,732 with a poverty rate of 6.27%. The median age in Kaaawa is 35.5 years: 30.9 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kaaawa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 555 | 44.08% |
| White | 498 | 39.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 110 | 8.74% |
| Asian | 78 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 2.64 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 298 | 3.29 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.15 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Female | 34 | 2.91 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Male | 22 | 1.77 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 2.38% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 16.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 34.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 16.52% |
| High School Graduate | 98 | 10.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 178 | 19.22% |
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 | 337 | 334 | 245 |
| 2+ Races | 297 | 287 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 139 | 5 |
| Islander | 90 | 85 | 45 |
| Asian | 78 | 71 | 41 |
| 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 | $108,230 | $108,720 | $74,844 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,866 | $79,167 | $58,973 |
| High School Graduate | $51,071 | $67,500 | $51,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,357 | $107,700 | $39,167 |
| Some College | $37,750 | $83,750 | $22,114 |
$70,357
Average Earnings
$107,700
Average Male
$39,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.29% of Kaaawa residents speak only English, while 13.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 555 | 50 | 9.01% |
| Islander | 110 | 11 | 10% |
| White | 365 | 11 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 7 | 3.47% |
6.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.7%
Male Poverty Rate
5.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kaaawa is Islander, with 10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kaaawa is White, with 3.01% 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 5.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28% |
| Male Employed | 4.47% |
| Female Employed | 0.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,059 | $154,525 |
| Households | $130,257 | $132,732 |
| Married Families | $137,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,893 | $61,178 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.8%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
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
56
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 9.38% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 7.98% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
42.89%
Born in Kaaawa
95.71%
Native Born
4.29%
Foreign Born
2.54%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
95.71% of Kaaawa residents were born in the United States, with 42.89% having been born in Hawaii. 2.54% 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 | 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% |