Kalaoa, HI

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2019 Population

11,729

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.4

2.91% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

8.35%

6.78% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$77,830

9.54% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$554,900

11.2% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

6,623

0.106% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Kalaoa, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Kalaoa, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kalaoa, HI are Mauna Loa Helicopters (13 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2019, the median property value in Kalaoa, HI was $554,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Kalaoa, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalaoa, HI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kalaoa, HI is home to a population of 11.7k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.5% of Kalaoa, HI residents were born outside of the country (1.46k people).

In 2019, there were 1.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.65k people) in Kalaoa, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.65k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.75k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2019 Citizenship

94.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.8% of Kalaoa, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Kalaoa, HI was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kalaoa, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalaoa, HI

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.65k ± 717
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.65k ± 635
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.75k ± 711

7.86%

Hispanic Population

922 people

7.86% of the people in Kalaoa, HI are hispanic (922 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kalaoa, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
116,461 ± 8,034 people
Japan
24,308 ± 3,795 people
China
20,348 ± 3,477 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,461 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 24,308 and China with 20,348.

Foreign-Born Population

12.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.46k people

11.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

As of 2019, 12.5% of Kalaoa, HI residents (1.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalaoa, HI was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kalaoa, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
306 ± 145
Gulf War (2001-)
109 ± 91
Gulf War (1990s)
63 ± 54

Kalaoa, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kalaoa, HI.

Economy

The economy of Kalaoa, HI employs 6.62k people. In 2019, the largest industries in Kalaoa, HI were Accommodation & Food Services (1,240 people), Retail Trade (857 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (641 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($87,368), Finance & Insurance ($85,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,929).

Employment

Occupations

6.62k

2019 Value

± 668

−0.106%

1 Year decline

± 14.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kalaoa, HI declined at a rate of −0.106%, from 6.63k employees to 6.62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalaoa, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (906 people), Sales & Related Occupations (849 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (765 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalaoa, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.62k

2019 Value

± 668

−0.106%

1 Year decline

± 14.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kalaoa, HI declined at a rate of −0.106%, from 6.63k employees to 6.62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalaoa, HI, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,240 people), Retail Trade (857 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (641 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalaoa, HI, though some of these residents may live in Kalaoa, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,355

Median earning men ± $6,764

$31,784

Median earning women ± $5,898

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2019 are Wholesale Trade ($140,357), Other Services Except Public Administration ($64,855), and Public Administration ($63,203).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2019 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,083), Public Administration ($50,154), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,565).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

Y-Axis

3.99%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 634k people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 3.99% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 22.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kalaoa, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (60.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.849%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Kalaoa, HI awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Kalaoa, HI in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 8 male students and 4 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kalaoa, HI are White (8 and 88.9%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 11.1%).

The largest universities in Kalaoa, HI by number of degrees awarded are Mauna Loa Helicopters (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kalaoa, HI are Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (13 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Kalaoa, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 12 (66.7% men and 33.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 12 students enrolled in Kalaoa, HI, 66.7% men and 33.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7 records, of which 28.6% were women and 71.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew

Most Common

13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Kalaoa, HI was Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Kalaoa, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mauna Loa Helicopters

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mauna Loa Helicopters with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 10 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kalaoa, HI, which is 3.33 times more than the 3 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalaoa, HI was $554,900 in 2019, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $498,900 to $554,900, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalaoa, HI is 68.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kalaoa, HI have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kalaoa, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$554,900

Median Property Value 2019

±$45,553

$2,800

Median Property Taxes

±$373

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalaoa, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kalaoa, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2019

72.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2019

In 2019, 68.4% of the housing units in Kalaoa, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kalaoa, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,830

Median Household Income

± $14,775

4.09k

Number of Households

± 483

In 2019, the median household income of the 4.09k households in Kalaoa, HI grew to $77,830 from the previous year's value of $71,051.

The following chart displays the households in Kalaoa, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kalaoa, HI is from Hawaii.

0.433

2023 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.434

2022 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2023, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.162% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (5.38%)

In 2019, 79% of workers in Kalaoa, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (5.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalaoa, HI have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Kalaoa, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kalaoa, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kalaoa, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kalaoa, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalaoa, HI (977 out of 11.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kalaoa, HI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Kalaoa, HI has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 2.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1,122 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1111 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2019, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.38%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

2.57%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalaoa, HI declined by 29.1% from 4.78% to 3.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kalaoa, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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