Kaunakakai is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Kaunakakai has a 2024 population of 3,574. Kaunakakai is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 16.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,076 in 2020.
The average household income in Kaunakakai is $90,798 with a poverty rate of 19.24%. The median age in Kaunakakai is 33.9 years: 30.4 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kaunakakai was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,548 | 43.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,298 | 36.53% |
| White | 332 | 9.34% |
| Asian | 332 | 9.34% |
| Native American | 43 | 1.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,076 | 3.3 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Married | 470 | 5.06 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 329 | 1.27 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Female | 227 | 2.81 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 50 | 2.24 | 12 | 88 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 7.39% |
| Associates Degree | 360 | 16.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 7.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 180 | 8.02% |
| High School Graduate | 836 | 37.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 452 | 20.13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 826 | 800 | 92 |
| Islander | 712 | 702 | 63 |
| Asian | 332 | 238 | 112 |
| White | 255 | 189 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 134 | 6 |
| Native American | 43 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 98.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $0 | $57,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $110,516 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $30,893 | $0 | $35,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,902 | $42,857 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,824 | $43,409 | $35,603 |
| Some College | $47,024 | $0 | $43,162 |
$36,824
Average Earnings
$43,409
Average Male
$35,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.71% of Kaunakakai residents speak only English, while 14.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 1,298 | 277 | 21.34% |
| Hispanic | 393 | 192 | 48.85% |
| Multiple | 1,544 | 175 | 11.33% |
| White | 255 | 77 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 332 | 77 | 23.19% |
| Native | 43 | 43 | 100% |
19.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.85%
Male Poverty Rate
18.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kaunakakai is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kaunakakai is Multiple, with 11.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.61% |
| High School | 24.52% |
| Some College | 12.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.08% |
| Male Employed | 16.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.52% |
| Female Employed | 3.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,699 | $99,126 |
| Households | $67,083 | $90,798 |
| Married Families | $100,455 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $64,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Islander | 32 | 4.03% |
| White | 22 | 6.63% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
81.45%
Born in Kaunakakai
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
94.88% of Kaunakakai residents were born in the United States, with 81.45% having been born in Hawaii. 2.56% 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 | 3,574 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 3,564 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 3,553 | 290 | 8.89% |
| 2021 | 3,263 | 187 | 6.08% |
| 2020 | 3,076 | 38 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 3,038 | -681 | -18.31% |
| 2018 | 3,719 | 225 | 6.44% |
| 2017 | 3,494 | -235 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 3,729 | 185 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3,544 | 305 | 9.42% |
| 2014 | 3,239 | 111 | 3.55% |
| 2013 | 3,128 | -142 | -4.34% |
| 2012 | 3,270 | -383 | -10.48% |
| 2011 | 3,653 | 228 | 6.66% |
| 2010 | 3,425 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,726 | -848 | -23.73% |