Naalehu is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Naalehu has a 2024 population of 894. Naalehu is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually but its population has decreased by -11.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,007 in 2020.
The average household income in Naalehu is $63,409 with a poverty rate of 14.98%. The median age in Naalehu is 29.9 years: 28.1 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Naalehu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 508 | 57.08% |
| Asian | 265 | 29.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 5.96% |
| White | 52 | 5.84% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.45% |
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 264 | 3.37 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 114 | 4.94 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 59 | 1.12 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Male | 53 | 3.23 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 38 | 2.37 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 4.36% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 13.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 4.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 222 | 43.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 6.14% |
| Some College | 119 | 23.56% |
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 | 209 | 198 | 4 |
| Asian | 207 | 176 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 113 | 6 |
| White | 39 | 32 | 3 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 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 asian people with a rate of 17.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,000 | $0 | $78,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,813 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,500 | $52,656 | $16,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,000 | $26,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,750 | $34,559 | $27,639 |
| Some College | $29,135 | $30,000 | $22,500 |
$32,750
Average Earnings
$34,559
Average Male
$27,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.64% of Naalehu residents speak only English, while 36.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 21.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 499 | 118 | 23.65% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 38 | 13.52% |
| Asian | 265 | 10 | 3.77% |
| Islander | 53 | 4 | 7.55% |
14.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.54%
Male Poverty Rate
18.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Naalehu is Multiple, with 23.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Naalehu is Asian, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.32% |
| High School | 9.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 21.84% |
| Male Employed | 3.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,917 | $70,172 |
| Households | $54,688 | $63,409 |
| Married Families | $72,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,058 | $38,429 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6 | 2.83% |
| White | 4 | 7.69% |
| Native American | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
73.6%
Born in Naalehu
83.37%
Native Born
16.63%
Foreign Born
7.53%
Non Citizen
9.1%
Naturalized
83.37% of Naalehu residents were born in the United States, with 73.6% having been born in Hawaii. 7.53% 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 | 894 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 892 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 890 | -33 | -3.58% |
| 2021 | 923 | -84 | -8.34% |
| 2020 | 1,007 | 45 | 4.68% |
| 2019 | 962 | -10 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 972 | 29 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 943 | -119 | -11.21% |
| 2016 | 1,062 | 215 | 25.38% |
| 2015 | 847 | -76 | -8.23% |
| 2014 | 923 | -15 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 938 | 194 | 26.08% |
| 2012 | 744 | 236 | 46.46% |
| 2011 | 508 | -358 | -41.34% |
| 2010 | 866 | 0 | 0% |