Kealakekua is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Kealakekua has a 2024 population of 2,216. Kealakekua is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually but its population has decreased by -7.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,393 in 2020.
The average household income in Kealakekua is $116,524 with a poverty rate of 5.68%. The median age in Kealakekua is 47.2 years: 39.5 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kealakekua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,022 | 46.71% |
| White | 429 | 19.61% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 17.46% |
| Other race | 214 | 9.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 119 | 5.44% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.23% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 751 | 2.85 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 338 | 1.1 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 301 | 4.49 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 77 | 2.97 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Male | 35 | 5.46 | 0 | 100 |
4.01
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 6.11% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 11.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 437 | 26.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 464 | 28.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 4.64% |
| Some College | 267 | 16.3% |
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 | 807 | 728 | 286 |
| White | 342 | 338 | 205 |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 200 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 187 | 98 | 21 |
| Other Race | 126 | 37 | 0 |
| Islander | 107 | 103 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 white people with a rate of 59.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,944 | $54,286 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $27,500 | $53,333 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,521 | $52,353 | $38,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,565 | $49,074 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,658 | $52,714 | $45,169 |
| Some College | $45,907 | $55,000 | $45,614 |
$46,658
Average Earnings
$52,714
Average Male
$45,169
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.08% of Kealakekua residents speak only English, while 34.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 23.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 119 | 48 | 40.34% |
| Hispanic | 265 | 35 | 13.21% |
| White | 385 | 28 | 7.27% |
| Asian | 1,014 | 28 | 2.76% |
| Other | 194 | 17 | 8.76% |
5.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.63%
Male Poverty Rate
4.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kealakekua is Islander, with 40.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kealakekua is Asian, with 2.76% 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 2.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| High School | 10.22% |
| Some College | 8.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,461 | $148,989 |
| Households | $78,646 | $116,524 |
| Married Families | $134,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,000 | $55,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
162
Number of Veterans
143
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 89 | 10.63% |
| White | 31 | 7.91% |
| Islander | 24 | 22.43% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 7.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
51.51%
Born in Kealakekua
78.47%
Native Born
21.53%
Foreign Born
12.07%
Non Citizen
9.46%
Naturalized
78.47% of Kealakekua residents were born in the United States, with 51.51% having been born in Hawaii. 12.07% 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 | 2,216 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 2,202 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 2,188 | 60 | 2.82% |
| 2021 | 2,128 | -265 | -11.07% |
| 2020 | 2,393 | 470 | 24.44% |
| 2019 | 1,923 | 34 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,889 | -49 | -2.53% |
| 2017 | 1,938 | -28 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 1,966 | 72 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 1,894 | -59 | -3.02% |
| 2014 | 1,953 | -195 | -9.08% |
| 2013 | 2,148 | -33 | -1.51% |
| 2012 | 2,181 | 225 | 11.5% |
| 2011 | 1,956 | -63 | -3.12% |
| 2010 | 2,019 | 0 | 0% |