Kekaha is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Kekaha has a 2024 population of 3,084. Kekaha is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,246 in 2020.
The average household income in Kekaha is $90,396 with a poverty rate of 16.03%. The median age in Kekaha is 40 years: 38.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kekaha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,436 | 41.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 961 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 696 | 19.99% |
| White | 371 | 10.65% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
White
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 987 | 3.49 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 487 | 4.32 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Non Family | 193 | 1.39 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Male | 178 | 3.17 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Female | 129 | 3.95 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.49
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 11.84% |
| Associates Degree | 316 | 13.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 243 | 10.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.06% |
| High School Graduate | 737 | 32.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 151 | 6.67% |
| Some College | 525 | 23.19% |
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 | 841 | 740 | 41 |
| Asian | 620 | 607 | 113 |
| Islander | 537 | 232 | 8 |
| White | 236 | 236 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 197 | 166 | 10 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 77.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,032 | $56,984 | $50,952 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,875 | $53,333 | $31,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,278 | $55,548 | $38,958 |
| Some College | $55,380 | $87,798 | $50,887 |
$50,278
Average Earnings
$55,548
Average Male
$38,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.65% of Kekaha residents speak only English, while 26.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 25.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 961 | 263 | 27.37% |
| Multiple | 1,436 | 240 | 16.71% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 67 | 25.97% |
| Asian | 696 | 44 | 6.32% |
| White | 359 | 3 | 0.84% |
16.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.95%
Male Poverty Rate
19.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kekaha is Islander, with 27.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kekaha is White, with 0.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.03% |
| High School | 11.94% |
| Some College | 6.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.9% |
| Male Employed | 11.58% |
| Female Employed | 1.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,211 | $94,644 |
| Households | $73,011 | $90,396 |
| Married Families | $98,606 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $58,029 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 86 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 21.29% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 33 | 5.59% |
| Islander | 24 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7.32% |
| Native American | 14 | 77.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
69.67%
Born in Kekaha
87.88%
Native Born
12.12%
Foreign Born
6.84%
Non Citizen
5.28%
Naturalized
87.88% of Kekaha residents were born in the United States, with 69.67% having been born in Hawaii. 6.84% 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 | 3,084 | -33 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 3,117 | -32 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 3,149 | 135 | 4.48% |
| 2021 | 3,014 | -232 | -7.15% |
| 2020 | 3,246 | -196 | -5.69% |
| 2019 | 3,442 | 48 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 3,394 | 151 | 4.66% |
| 2017 | 3,243 | 148 | 4.78% |
| 2016 | 3,095 | 180 | 6.17% |
| 2015 | 2,915 | 299 | 11.43% |
| 2014 | 2,616 | -378 | -12.63% |
| 2013 | 2,994 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,996 | -132 | -4.22% |
| 2011 | 3,128 | -409 | -11.56% |
| 2010 | 3,537 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,175 | -331 | -9.44% |
| 1990 | 3,506 | 246 | 7.55% |
| 1980 | 3,260 | 724 | 28.55% |
| 1940 | 2,536 | -548 | -17.77% |