Kailua is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Kailua has a 2024 population of 23,028. Kailua is currently growing at a rate of 3.55% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,972 in 2020.
The average household income in Kailua is $127,283 with a poverty rate of 10.36%. The median age in Kailua is 42.4 years: 39.2 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kailua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,022 | 42.06% |
| Asian | 4,181 | 19.49% |
| Two or more races | 3,763 | 17.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,108 | 14.49% |
| Other race | 1,087 | 5.07% |
| Black or African American | 278 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,443 | 2.84 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 3,848 | 3.33 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 2,582 | 1.52 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 612 | 4.58 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Male | 401 | 4.02 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 854 | 5.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,705 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,075 | 19.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,977 | 12.81% |
| High School Graduate | 3,991 | 25.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 292 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 3,536 | 22.92% |
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 | 7,762 | 7,566 | 3,336 |
| Asian | 3,166 | 2,688 | 1,064 |
| 2+ Races | 1,918 | 1,840 | 342 |
| Islander | 1,918 | 1,662 | 171 |
| Hispanic | 763 | 633 | 133 |
| Other Race | 376 | 247 | 70 |
| Black | 189 | 189 | 20 |
| Native American | 10 | 1 | 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 42.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,563 | $51,723 | $62,854 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,111 | $70,694 | $60,417 |
| High School Graduate | $33,547 | $41,864 | $27,886 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,006 | $45,104 | $13,244 |
| Overall | $41,136 | $46,454 | $33,216 |
| Some College | $40,646 | $45,931 | $31,603 |
$41,136
Average Earnings
$46,454
Average Male
$33,216
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.3% of Kailua residents speak only English, while 27.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 21.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,776 | 820 | 9.34% |
| Multiple | 3,722 | 511 | 13.73% |
| Islander | 3,088 | 490 | 15.87% |
| Asian | 4,173 | 331 | 7.93% |
| Black | 278 | 29 | 10.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,970 | 28 | 1.42% |
| Other | 1,077 | 19 | 1.76% |
| Native | 10 | 10 | 100% |
10.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.36%
Male Poverty Rate
11.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kailua is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kailua is Hispanic, with 1.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.38% |
| High School | 12.89% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.35% |
| Male Employed | 4.95% |
| Female Employed | 3.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,267 | $118,775 |
| Households | $87,268 | $127,283 |
| Married Families | $98,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,894 | $125,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,205
Number of Veterans
1,093
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 648 |
| First Gulf War | 281 |
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 568 |
| 75+ | 278 |
| 35 to 54 | 210 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 742 | 8.9% |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 8.62% |
| Asian | 170 | 4.77% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 11.48% |
| Islander | 112 | 5.03% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 1 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
35.9%
Born in Kailua
77.59%
Native Born
22.41%
Foreign Born
14.39%
Non Citizen
8.02%
Naturalized
77.59% of Kailua residents were born in the United States, with 35.9% having been born in Hawaii. 14.39% 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 | 23,028 | 790 | 3.55% |
| 2023 | 22,238 | 789 | 3.68% |
| 2022 | 21,449 | -11 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 21,460 | -1,512 | -6.58% |
| 2020 | 22,972 | 7,741 | 50.82% |
| 2019 | 15,231 | -37 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 15,268 | 1,128 | 7.98% |
| 2017 | 14,140 | 523 | 3.84% |
| 2016 | 13,617 | 965 | 7.63% |
| 2015 | 12,652 | -75 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 12,727 | -416 | -3.17% |
| 2013 | 13,143 | -1,147 | -8.03% |
| 2012 | 14,290 | 814 | 6.04% |
| 2011 | 13,476 | 1,501 | 12.53% |
| 2010 | 11,975 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,870 | 744 | 8.15% |
| 1990 | 9,126 | 4,375 | 92.09% |
| 1980 | 4,751 | -18,277 | -79.37% |