Koloa is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Koloa has a 2024 population of 2,304. Koloa is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually but its population has decreased by -5.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,448 in 2020.
The average household income in Koloa is $107,880 with a poverty rate of 7.18%. The median age in Koloa is 39.8 years: 37.7 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Koloa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 732 | 31.46% |
| Two or more races | 603 | 25.91% |
| White | 599 | 25.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 257 | 11.04% |
| Other race | 101 | 4.34% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
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 | 708 | 3.28 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Married | 274 | 4.31 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.16 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Female | 160 | 3.66 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 36 | 7.72 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 5.82% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 13.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 326 | 20.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 5.57% |
| High School Graduate | 516 | 32.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.56% |
| Some College | 352 | 22.03% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 644 | 597 | 139 |
| White | 475 | 466 | 190 |
| 2+ Races | 273 | 266 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 141 | 39 |
| Islander | 140 | 101 | 11 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 2 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,681 | $41,250 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $111,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,750 | $42,361 | $36,759 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,833 | $60,714 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,826 | $45,924 | $37,328 |
| Some College | $45,568 | $46,333 | $44,792 |
$42,826
Average Earnings
$45,924
Average Male
$37,328
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.64% of Koloa residents speak only English, while 28.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 19.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 730 | 59 | 8.08% |
| White | 534 | 46 | 8.61% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 32 | 9.5% |
| Multiple | 603 | 18 | 2.99% |
| Islander | 257 | 17 | 6.61% |
7.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.16%
Male Poverty Rate
10.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Koloa is Hispanic, with 9.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Koloa is Multiple, with 2.99% 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 8.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.04% |
| High School | 7.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 3.1% |
| Male Employed | 0.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,167 | $112,964 |
| Households | $76,316 | $107,880 |
| Married Families | $96,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,444 | $61,520 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
108
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52 | 7.88% |
| White | 47 | 10.61% |
| Islander | 9 | 5.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
49.98%
Born in Koloa
83.8%
Native Born
16.2%
Foreign Born
10.53%
Non Citizen
5.67%
Naturalized
83.8% of Koloa residents were born in the United States, with 49.98% having been born in Hawaii. 10.53% 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 | 2,304 | 12 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 2,292 | 11 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 2,281 | -67 | -2.85% |
| 2021 | 2,348 | -100 | -4.08% |
| 2020 | 2,448 | -291 | -10.62% |
| 2019 | 2,739 | -120 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 2,859 | 118 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 2,741 | -59 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 2,800 | 177 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 2,623 | -183 | -6.52% |
| 2014 | 2,806 | 394 | 16.33% |
| 2013 | 2,412 | 82 | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 2,330 | 81 | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2,249 | 105 | 4.9% |
| 2010 | 2,144 | 0 | 0% |