Kalawao County, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Kalawao County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 159 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.0 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 61.64% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Kalawao County declined by 44.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 43 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Kalawao County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Kalawao County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,125 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.81% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kalawao County is about 21% lower than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | Kalawao County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,300 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 0.0% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kalawao County spend about 18 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 73 hours, about 3.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kalawao County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.8 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 17.6 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 73 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,273 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 263 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Hawaii:
Kalawao County (8.8 min), Maui County (18.8 min), Kauai County (20.8 min).
Slowest:
Honolulu County (23.7 min), Hawaii County (21.6 min), Kauai County (20.8 min).
The average commute time in Kalawao County is 9 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Hawaii.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kalawao County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Kalawao County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.18 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Hawaii:
Honolulu County (0.3), Hawaii County (0.3), Kauai County (0.3).
Lowest:
Kalawao County (0.2), Maui County (0.3), Kauai County (0.3).
Health
| Metric | Kalawao County | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Hawaii:
Honolulu County (0.8), Kauai County (0.8), Maui County (0.8).
Lowest:
Hawaii County (0.8), Maui County (0.8), Kauai County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kalawao County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kalawao County, Hawaii?
The population of Kalawao County, Hawaii is 159, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Kalawao County, Hawaii?
The population density of Kalawao County, Hawaii is 3.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Kalawao County, Hawaii?
The median household income in Kalawao County, Hawaii is $78,125, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Kalawao County, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in Kalawao County, Hawaii is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.