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 $82,770 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in Kekaha is 41.5 years: 39.2 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kekaha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,471 | 46.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 693 | 22.01% |
| Asian | 551 | 17.5% |
| White | 404 | 12.83% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 942 | 3.32 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 446 | 4.03 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.31 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Female | 152 | 3.94 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 137 | 3.36 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 9.51% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 12.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 14.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 0.67% |
| High School Graduate | 732 | 34.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 5.42% |
| Some College | 484 | 23.03% |
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 | 777 | 58 |
| Asian | 520 | 505 | 107 |
| Islander | 426 | 191 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 308 | 272 | 34 |
| White | 254 | 254 | 110 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $53,205 | $50,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,938 | $57,654 | $44,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,559 | $16,528 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,241 | $48,676 | $48,041 |
| Some College | $49,081 | $56,324 | $48,419 |
$48,241
Average Earnings
$48,676
Average Male
$48,041
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.77% of Kekaha residents speak only English, while 18.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 693 | 265 | 38.24% |
| Hispanic | 440 | 94 | 21.36% |
| Multiple | 1,471 | 85 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 551 | 23 | 4.17% |
| Other | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| White | 373 | 3 | 0.8% |
12.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.77%
Male Poverty Rate
17.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kekaha is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kekaha is White, with 0.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.73% |
| High School | 5.19% |
| Some College | 4.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.81% |
| Female Employed | 4.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,298 | $90,186 |
| Households | $70,375 | $82,770 |
| Married Families | $95,652 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,773 | $47,036 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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
221
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 83 | 16.84% |
| White | 57 | 19.19% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 4.79% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 6.29% |
| Islander | 19 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 10 | 83.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
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
74.31%
Born in Kekaha
91.74%
Native Born
8.26%
Foreign Born
3.3%
Non Citizen
4.95%
Naturalized
91.74% of Kekaha residents were born in the United States, with 74.31% having been born in Hawaii. 3.3% 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% |