Kealakekua is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Kealakekua has a 2024 population of 2,216. Kealakekua is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually but its population has decreased by -7.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,393 in 2020.
The average household income in Kealakekua is $116,415 with a poverty rate of 4.87%. The median age in Kealakekua is 47.7 years: 39.9 years for males, and 52.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kealakekua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 917 | 46.1% |
| Two or more races | 315 | 15.84% |
| White | 312 | 15.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 242 | 12.17% |
| Other race | 183 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.25% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 689 | 2.83 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 312 | 1.15 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 297 | 4.27 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 58 | 3.28 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Male | 22 | 5.95 | 0 | 100 |
4.05
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 7.43% |
| Associates Degree | 200 | 13.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 309 | 21.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 6.54% |
| High School Graduate | 373 | 25.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 5.18% |
| Some College | 304 | 20.72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 725 | 637 | 260 |
| White | 276 | 263 | 126 |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 171 | 16 |
| Islander | 149 | 145 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 66 | 3 |
| Other Race | 109 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 45.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,841 | $0 | $68,295 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,313 | $50,000 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,364 | $51,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,512 | $50,758 | $31,655 |
| Some College | $34,514 | $49,583 | $31,014 |
$47,512
Average Earnings
$50,758
Average Male
$31,655
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.14% of Kealakekua residents speak only English, while 35.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 26.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 915 | 31 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 210 | 26 | 12.38% |
| White | 294 | 25 | 8.5% |
| Islander | 242 | 21 | 8.68% |
| Other | 167 | 15 | 8.98% |
| Multiple | 298 | 3 | 1.01% |
4.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.94%
Male Poverty Rate
2.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kealakekua is Hispanic, with 12.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kealakekua is Multiple, with 1.01% 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 5.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.02% |
| Some College | 5.95% |
| High School | 4.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,159 | $156,093 |
| Households | $79,332 | $116,415 |
| Married Families | $133,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,750 | $55,483 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
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
134
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80 | 10.61% |
| White | 33 | 11.04% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 7.01% |
| Islander | 6 | 4.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
48.06%
Born in Kealakekua
74.76%
Native Born
25.24%
Foreign Born
12.97%
Non Citizen
12.27%
Naturalized
74.76% of Kealakekua residents were born in the United States, with 48.06% having been born in Hawaii. 12.97% 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 | 2,216 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 2,202 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 2,188 | 60 | 2.82% |
| 2021 | 2,128 | -265 | -11.07% |
| 2020 | 2,393 | 470 | 24.44% |
| 2019 | 1,923 | 34 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,889 | -49 | -2.53% |
| 2017 | 1,938 | -28 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 1,966 | 72 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 1,894 | -59 | -3.02% |
| 2014 | 1,953 | -195 | -9.08% |
| 2013 | 2,148 | -33 | -1.51% |
| 2012 | 2,181 | 225 | 11.5% |
| 2011 | 1,956 | -63 | -3.12% |
| 2010 | 2,019 | 0 | 0% |