Kalawao County, Hawaii (HI)
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 1
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 0
Renter-occupied apartments: 68 (it was 115 in 2000)
% of renters here: | 100% |
State: | 42% |
Land area: 13 sq. mi.
Water area: 39.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 4 people per square mile (very low).
Industries providing employment: Public administration (30.8%), Educational, health and social services (26.9%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (23.1%), Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services (15.4%).
Type of workers:
- Private wage or salary: 46%
- Government: 54%
- Self-employed, not incorporated: 0%
- Unpaid family work: 0%
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- 1025.0%White Non-Hispanic Alone
- 820.0%Asian alone
- 717.5%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone - 615.0%Two or more races
- 410.0%American Indian and Alaska Native alone
- 410.0%Hispanic or Latino
- 12.5%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
Median resident age: | 57.9 years |
Hawaii median age: | 40.2 years |
Males: 25 | ![]() |
Females: 22 | ![]() |

Kalawao County: | 1.0 people |
Hawaii: | 3 people |
Estimated median household income in 2021: $76,736 ($9,333 in 1999)
This county: | $76,736 |
Hawaii: | $84,857 |
Median contract rent in 2021 for apartments: $975 (lower quartile is $933, upper quartile is $1,025)
This county: | $975 |
State: | $1645 |
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $0
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $0
Institutionalized population: 1
Kalawao County: | 23.8% |
Hawaii: | 11.2% |
Median age of residents in 2021: 57.9 years old
(Males: 45.1 years old, Females: 62.5 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 62.6 years old, Asian residents: 59.6 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 29.5 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kalawao County is $780 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $917 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $1159 a month.
Cities in this county include: Kalawao.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Kalawao County: Waikau Cabin (A), Hale o Kane Heiau (B), Kōlea Powerhouse (C), Kula Pipe Line (D), Kula Pipeline (E), Maui Country Club (F), Palikū Cabin (G), Kaluanui Heiau (H), Kapalaoa Cabin (I), Hosmer Grove Campground (J), Kānekauila Heiau (K), Kanaio Prison Camp (L), Maui Drag Strip (M), ‘Ohe‘o Campground (N), Pi‘ilanihale Heiau (O), ‘Ukulele Camp (P), Kalahaku Overlook (Q), Loaloa Heiau (R), Mokae Landing (S), Mokulau Landing (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Kalawao County include: Saint Gabriels Church (A), Door of Faith Church (B), Kaulanapueo Church (C), Palapala Ho‘omau Congregational Church (D), Kanaio Church (E), Huialoha Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Puu Hele Cemetery (1), Keekeehia (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Wai‘ānapanapa (A), Wai‘ele‘ele (B), Waiakuna Pond (C), Violet Lake (D), Nu‘u Salt Pond (E), Seven Pools (F), Hanakaoo Reservoir (G), Kōlea Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Poohahoahoa Stream (A), Wahinepe‘e Stream (B), Pokakaekane Stream (C), Waiaaka Stream (D), Kinihapai Stream (E), ‘Ulu‘ini Stream (F), Papalua Stream (G), Palauhulu Stream (H), Kaulu Stream (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Kalawao County include: Puamana Park (1), Ke‘anae Valley Lookout Park (2), Rainbow County Park (3), Hookipa Beach Park (4), Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area (5), Pua‘aka‘a State Park (6), Iao Valley State Park (7), Kanaha Beach Park (8), Kaumahina State Wayside (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Beaches: Kanaio Beach (A), Pepeiaolepo Beach (B), Liho‘ula Beach (C), Keawalua (D), Spreckelsville Beach (E), Keonehelelee (F), Hāmoa Beach (G), Maka‘alae Beach (H), Kōkī (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 0
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 94.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37.5%
Number of foreign born residents: 1 (0.0% naturalized citizens)
Kalawao County: | 2.1% |
Whole state: | 18.8% |
- Year of entry for the foreign-born population
- 02010 or later
- 02000 to 2009
- 01990 to 1999
- 01980 to 1989
- 151970 to 1979
- 15Before 1970
Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.9 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 100.0%
Housing units in structures:
- One, detached: 81
- One, attached: 1
- Mobile homes: 1
Religion statistics for Kalawao County
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Mainline Protestant | 3 | 1 |
None | 87 | - |
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Kalawao County: | 11.6% |
Hawaii: | 8.1% |
Kalawao County: | 23.4% |
State: | 20.8% |
Tornado activity:
Kalawao County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Hawaii state average. It is 5182142.6 times below overall U.S. average.Earthquake activity:
Kalawao County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Hawaii state average. It is 1456% greater than the overall U.S. average.On 11/29/1975 at 14:47:40, a magnitude 7.2 (6.0 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 UK, 7.2 MS, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 173.8 miles away from Kalawao County center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths)
On 8/21/1951 at 10:57:00, a magnitude 6.9 (6.9 UK, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 117.7 miles away from the county center
On 10/15/2006 at 17:07:49, a magnitude 6.7 (6.2 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.7 MW) earthquake occurred 111.7 miles away from the county center
On 10/15/2006 at 17:07:49, a magnitude 6.7 (6.7 MD, Depth: 23.7 mi) earthquake occurred 112.8 miles away from the county center
On 5/4/2018 at 22:32:54, a magnitude 6.9 (6.9 MW, Depth: 3.6 mi) earthquake occurred 181.9 miles away from Kalawao County center
On 11/16/1983 at 16:13:00, a magnitude 6.7 (6.4 MB, 6.7 MS, 6.7 MW) earthquake occurred 159.3 miles away from the county center, causing $6,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
- Hawaii Hurricane Iniki, Incident Period: September 11, 1992, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-961: September 12, 1992, FEMA Id: 961, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
The number of natural disasters in Kalawao County (1) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
- Health care and social assistance (24%)
- Public administration (24%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
- Construction (0%)
- Manufacturing (0%)
- Health care and social assistance (36%)
- Public administration (36%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
- Construction (0%)
- Manufacturing (0%)
- Transportation occupations (29%)
- Food preparation and serving related occupations (24%)
- Management occupations (18%)
- Business and financial operations occupations (0%)
- Computer and mathematical occupations (0%)
- Architecture and engineering occupations (0%)
- Life, physical, and social science occupations (0%)
- Healthcare support occupations (27%)
- Office and administrative support occupations (27%)
- Life, physical, and social science occupations (18%)
- Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (18%)
- Management occupations (0%)
- Business and financial operations occupations (0%)
- Computer and mathematical occupations (0%)
- Denmark (0%)
- Ireland (0%)
- Norway (0%)
- Sweden (0%)
- United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (0%)
- England (0%)
- Scotland (0%)
- Northern European (8%)
- Albanian (0%)
- Alsatian (0%)
- American (0%)
- Egyptian (0%)
- Iraqi (0%)
- Jordanian (0%)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties between 2020 and 2021.1,000 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties in Hawaii.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties between 2020 and 2021.1,000 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties in Hawaii.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 9.6
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 54 (0 aged, 0 disabled)
EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1
Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996: 1
Household type by relationship:
Households: 47- Male householders: 16 (15 living alone), Female householders: 14 (8 living alone)
3 spouses (3 opposite-sex spouses), 2 unmarried partners, (2 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 0 children (0 natural, 0 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 0 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 0 foster children, 0 other relatives, 1 non-relatives
- In group quarters: 9
Size of family households: 5 2-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 23 1-person, 3 2-persons.
2 married couples with children.
1 single-parent households (0 men, 1 women).
89.1% of residents of Kalawao speak English at home.
2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well).
4.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $1,040,000 ($8,254 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $0,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $19,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $824,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $0,000
Federal grants: $12,000
Federal procurement contracts: $185,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $0,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $0,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $0,000
Federal Government insurance: $0,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 0Here: | 0 per 1000 residents |
State: | 75 per 1000 residents |
Deaths: 25
Here: | 225 per 1000 residents |
State: | 38 per 1000 residents |
Net international migration: -4
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Net internal migration: -7
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Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.09 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Here: | -1.0 |
State: | 5.4 |
Here: | 3.8 |
State: | 4.0 |
- Year house built in Kalawao County, Hawaii
- 02020 or later
- 02010 to 2019
- 02000 to 2009
- 81990 to 1999
- 11980 to 1989
- 11970 to 1979
- 61960 to 1969
- 231950 to 1959
- 71940 to 1949
- 341939 or earlier
- Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Kalawao County, Hawaii
- 01 room
- 72 rooms
- 43 rooms
- 134 rooms
- 55 rooms
- 06 rooms
- 07 rooms
- 08 rooms
- 29+ rooms
- Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Kalawao County, Hawaii
- 0no bedroom
- 101 bedroom
- 112 bedrooms
- 73 bedrooms
- 04 bedrooms
- 25+ bedrooms
- Cars and other vehicles available in Kalawao County in renter-occupied apartments
- 3no vehicle
- 241 vehicle
- 42 vehicles
- 03 vehicles
- 04 vehicles
- 05+ vehicles
93.6% of Kalawao County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% lived in this county.
Kalawao County: | 93.6% |
State average: | 86.7% |
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
- This state: 22
- Other state: 24
- Northeast: 4
- Midwest: 4
- South: 9
- West: 6
- 90.3%No fuel used
- 9.7%Electricity
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:
- Total number of recipients: 0
- Number of aged recipients: 0
- Number of blind and disabled recipients: 0
- Number of recipients under 18: 0
- Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 0
- Number of recipients older than 64: 0
- Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 0
- Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 0
Kalawao County on our top lists:
- #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
- #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"