Population 5,715 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kalaheo
Household size in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Kalaheo holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Hawaii as a whole, where it has 3.06 people. Household size has dropped from 2.97 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Kalaheo skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 34.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −18.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in Kalaheo, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 18.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Kalaheo has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Hawaii cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kalaheo
Renters in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.2% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −20.1 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Kalaheo is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 20.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Kalaheo: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Kalaheo is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $962 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,115 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,500 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,861 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$899 | +$806 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kalaheo pays $1,861 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Hawaii overall ($2,199). Rents are up $899 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kalaheo
Bachelor's degrees in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Kalaheo as nationally: 37.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Kalaheo: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kalaheo
| Period | Kalaheo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Kalaheo than nationally: unemployment was 4.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kalaheo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaheo | 2.76 | 44.8 | 7.9% | 20.1% | 14.4% | 1986 | $1,861 | 37.2% | 97.8% | 4.7% |
| Lawai | 2.82 | 43.8 | 13.9% | 41.4% | 17.0% | 1986 | $1,742 | 33.7% | 94.3% | 8.5% |
| Kukuiula | 2.39 | 44.6 | 14.9% | 54.1% | 37.8% | 1987 | $1,274 | 36.3% | 94.2% | 7.1% |
| Koloa | 3.18 | 40.8 | 16.6% | 39.6% | 26.0% | 1985 | $1,851 | 32.4% | 95.0% | 6.9% |
| Eleele | 3.58 | 39.5 | 7.3% | 27.8% | 5.7% | 1989 | $1,252 | 18.0% | 91.9% | 2.6% |
| Hanapepe | 3.58 | 40.3 | 10.8% | 32.2% | 7.7% | 1974 | $2,021 | 19.9% | 91.9% | 3.6% |
| Hanapepe Heights | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Kaumakani | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Makaweli | 3.65 | 42.5 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 12.9% | 1945 | $986 | 6.8% | 81.6% | 8.0% |
| Waimea Kauai | 2.64 | 44.7 | 15.0% | 53.7% | 15.9% | 1972 | $1,597 | 28.5% | 97.9% | 1.0% |
| Niumalu | 2.44 | 59.8 | 8.2% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 2001 | $1,959 | 50.0% | 98.8% | 0.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kalaheo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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