Kawela Bay is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Kawela Bay has a 2024 population of 371. Kawela Bay is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 12.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 330 in 2020.
The average household income in Kawela Bay is $103,787 with a poverty rate of 7.55%. The median age in Kawela Bay is 45.7 years: 43.7 years for males, and 56.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kawela Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 65.23% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 25.34% |
| Asian | 31 | 8.36% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 179 | 2.07 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 101 | 1.18 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 66 | 2.61 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 11 | 7.09 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 1 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 5.03% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 5.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 35.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 17.45% |
| High School Graduate | 46 | 15.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 62 | 20.81% |
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 | 202 | 200 | 129 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 55 | 19 |
| Asian | 31 | 19 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,365 | $58,403 | $42,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,406 | $104,000 | $90,469 |
| High School Graduate | $70,625 | $72,031 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,868 | $64,375 | $41,875 |
| Some College | $21,607 | $0 | $26,875 |
$44,868
Average Earnings
$64,375
Average Male
$41,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.06% of Kawela Bay residents speak only English, while 11.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 13 | 5.44% |
| Asian | 31 | 10 | 32.26% |
| Multiple | 94 | 5 | 5.32% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2 | 22.22% |
7.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.21%
Male Poverty Rate
13.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kawela Bay is Asian, with 32.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kawela Bay is Multiple, with 5.32% 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 3.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.82% |
| Some College | 8.97% |
| High School | 4.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 1.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,500 | $123,605 |
| Households | $76,094 | $103,787 |
| Married Families | $116,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,156 | $87,772 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 11.59% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 17.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
2%
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
25.34%
Born in Kawela Bay
88.95%
Native Born
11.05%
Foreign Born
4.85%
Non Citizen
6.2%
Naturalized
88.95% of Kawela Bay residents were born in the United States, with 25.34% having been born in Hawaii. 4.85% 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 | 371 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 368 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 365 | -4 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 369 | 39 | 11.82% |
| 2020 | 330 | 105 | 46.67% |
| 2019 | 225 | -24 | -9.64% |
| 2018 | 249 | -11 | -4.23% |
| 2017 | 260 | -14 | -5.11% |
| 2016 | 274 | 26 | 10.48% |
| 2015 | 248 | -40 | -13.89% |
| 2014 | 288 | 7 | 2.49% |
| 2013 | 281 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 279 | 41 | 17.23% |
| 2011 | 238 | -92 | -27.88% |
| 2010 | 330 | 0 | 0% |