Kauai County, Hawaii's estimated 2024 population is 73,919 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kauai County, Hawaii is the 4th largest county in Hawaii. The 2010 population was 67,208 and has seen a growth of 9.99% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 74,259 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 74,191 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 74,123 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 74,055 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 73,987 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 73,919 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 73,851 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 73,783 | -46 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 73,829 | 639 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 73,190 | 1,000 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 72,190 | -102 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 72,292 | 454 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 71,838 | 264 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 71,574 | 522 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 71,052 | 736 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 70,316 | 663 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 69,653 | 973 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 68,680 | 786 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 67,894 | 686 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 67,208 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 51,177 | 12,095 | 30.95% |
| 1980 | 39,082 | 9,321 | 31.32% |
| 1970 | 29,761 | 1,585 | 5.63% |
| 1960 | 28,176 | -1,729 | -5.78% |
| 1950 | 29,905 | -5,913 | -16.51% |
| 1940 | 35,818 | -124 | -0.35% |
| 1930 | 35,942 | 6,504 | 22.09% |
| 1920 | 29,438 | 5,486 | 22.9% |
| 1910 | 23,952 | 3,218 | 15.52% |
| 1900 | 20,734 | -53,525 | -72.08% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,274 | 30.3% |
| Asian | 21,620 | 29.41% |
| Two or more races | 20,880 | 28.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7,225 | 9.83% |
| Other race | 970 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 386 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 156 | 0.21% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,978 | 3.16 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 11,769 | 3.71 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 6,754 | 1.45 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 2,912 | 4.3 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Male | 1,543 | 4.34 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.16
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 | 1,898 | 3.6% |
| Associates Degree | 6,351 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,228 | 21.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,773 | 9.06% |
| High School Graduate | 15,223 | 28.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,052 | 3.89% |
| Some College | 11,161 | 21.18% |
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 | 17,808 | 15,810 | 5,021 |
| White | 17,777 | 16,977 | 7,321 |
| 2+ Races | 10,500 | 9,931 | 2,619 |
| Islander | 4,747 | 4,194 | 477 |
| Hispanic | 4,360 | 4,184 | 1,114 |
| Other Race | 635 | 617 | 176 |
| Black | 281 | 281 | 160 |
| Native American | 156 | 156 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 56.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,126 | $58,350 | $45,439 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,409 | $69,653 | $57,558 |
| High School Graduate | $41,411 | $46,968 | $32,516 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,833 | $34,417 | $35,960 |
| Overall | $44,435 | $52,027 | $37,089 |
| Some College | $41,208 | $51,789 | $34,073 |
$44,435
Average Earnings
$52,027
Average Male
$37,089
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.74% of Kauai County, Hawaii residents speak only English, while 19.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,114 | 2,098 | 9.94% |
| Asian | 21,361 | 1,337 | 6.26% |
| Islander | 7,180 | 1,268 | 17.66% |
| Multiple | 20,593 | 1,039 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic | 8,409 | 569 | 6.77% |
| Other | 951 | 67 | 7.05% |
| Native | 156 | 39 | 25% |
| Black | 385 | 20 | 5.19% |
8.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.89%
Male Poverty Rate
9.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kauai County, Hawaii is Native, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kauai County, Hawaii is Multiple, with 5.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.1% |
| High School | 8.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.6% |
| Some College | 5.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.54% |
| Female Employed | 4.96% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,083 | $125,649 |
| Households | $88,869 | $115,181 |
| Married Families | $116,135 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,628 | $73,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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
4,207
Number of Veterans
3,980
Male Veterans
227
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,676 |
| Second Gulf War | 862 |
| First Gulf War | 598 |
| Korea | 489 |
| World War II | 107 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,388 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,192 |
| 35 to 54 | 767 |
| 55 to 64 | 548 |
| 18 to 34 | 312 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,875 | 9.68% |
| Asian | 1,156 | 6.09% |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 4.43% |
| Islander | 396 | 7.54% |
| Hispanic | 341 | 6.72% |
| Other Race | 98 | 13.82% |
| Black | 89 | 24.52% |
| Native American | 32 | 21.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
53.58%
Born in Kauai County, Hawaii
84.8%
Native Born
15.2%
Foreign Born
7.28%
Non Citizen
7.92%
Naturalized
84.8% of Kauai County, Hawaii residents were born in the United States, with 53.58% having been born in Hawaii. 7.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.