Kalawao County, HI

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2020 Population

436

561% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

43.8

23.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

1.16%

88.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$76,465

10.2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

425

717% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kalawao County, HI had a population of 436 people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $76,465. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kalawao County, HI grew from 66 to 436, a 561% increase and its median household income grew from $69,375 to $76,465, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kalawao County, HI are Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%).

None of the households in Kalawao County, 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.

99.8% of the residents in Kalawao County, HI are U.S. citizens.

In N/A, the median property value in Kalawao County, HI was N/A, and the homeownership rate was 0%. Most people in Kalawao County, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 4.49 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalawao County, HI was 1 car per household.

Kalawao County, HI borders Maui County, HI.

United States Hawaii Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

Diversity

Kalawao County, HI is home to a population of 436 people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.688% of Kalawao County, HI residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

In 2020, there were 3.52 times more Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents (271 people) in Kalawao County, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 57 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalawao County, HI

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
271 ± 168
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
77 ± 55
White (Non-Hispanic)
57 ± 45

0.459%

Hispanic Population

2 people

0.459% of the people in Kalawao County, HI are hispanic (2 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kalawao County, HI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.688%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

4.55%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

As of 2020, 0.688% of Kalawao County, HI residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalawao County, HI was 4.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Philippines
115,609 ± 8,001 people
Japan
23,716 ± 3,749 people
China
19,345 ± 3,391 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 115,609 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 23,716 and China with 19,345.

Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.8% of Kalawao County, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kalawao County, HI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1 ± 17
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 17

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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Hawaii. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Hawaii, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Hawaii across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,372. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kalawao County, HI employs 425 people. The largest industries in Kalawao County, HI are Public Administration (279 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (76 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51 people), and the highest paying industries are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($58,696), Accommodation & Food Services ($58,614), and Total ($38,964).

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,465

2020 value

± $585

10.2%

1 Year Growth

± 13.5%

Households in Kalawao County, HI have a median annual income of $76,465, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $69,375 in 2019, which represents a 10.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kalawao County, HI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,867

Average Male Salary in Hawaii

± $2,584

$54,372

Average Female Salary in Hawaii

± $2,188

In 2020, full-time male employees in Hawaii made 1.21 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Hawaii by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Hawaii

White
$64,529 ± $3,966
Asian
$52,940 ± $2,338
Two or More Races
$49,240 ± $2,934

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Hawaii workers was White. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Hawaii.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Hawaii by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.426

2019 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2020, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.355% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 319

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kalawao County, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

1.16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalawao County, HI (5 out of 430 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Asian
3 ± 59
White
1 ± 60
Two Or More
1 ± 60

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

425

2020 Value

± 160

717%

1 Year growth

± 15.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kalawao County, HI grew at a rate of 717%, from 52 employees to 425 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalawao County, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (163 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (161 people), and Transportation Occupations (78 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalawao County, HI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kalawao County, HI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (163 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (161 people), and Transportation Occupations (78 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kalawao County, HI has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (6.82 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (4.82 times), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3.39 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kalawao County, HI, by median earnings, are Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($110,000), Management Occupations ($110,000), and Production, Transportation, & Material Moving Occupations ($78,734).

Industries

Employment by Industries

425

2020 Value

± 160

717%

1 Year growth

± 15.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kalawao County, HI grew at a rate of 717%, from 52 employees to 425 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalawao County, HI, are Public Administration (279 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (76 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalawao County, HI, though some of these residents may live in Kalawao County, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kalawao County, HI, by number of employees, are Public Administration (279 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (76 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kalawao County, HI has an unusually high number of Public Administration (14.1 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (4.28 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.66 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kalawao County, HI, by median earnings, are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($58,696), Accommodation & Food Services ($58,614), and Total ($38,964).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.5B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($2.19B) and Other foodstuffs ($2.12B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$32.4B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

62.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $32.4B. This is expected to increase 62.8% to $52.7B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$674M
Texas
$274M
Florida
$262M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $674M, followed by Texas with $274M and Florida and $262M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

US Senators from Hawaii

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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.

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalawao County, HI was N/A in N/A, which is NaNN times the same as the national average of $229,800. Between N/A and N/A the median property value increased from N/A to N/A, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Kalawao County, HI is 0%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Kalawao County, HI have an average commute time of 4.49 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kalawao County, HI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

N/A

N/A Median

± N/A

In N/A, the median property value in Kalawao County, HI N/A to N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kalawao County, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalawao County, HI the largest share of households have a property value in the < $10k range.

Household Income

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

$76,465

Median Household Income

± $585

306

Number of Households

± 110

In 2020, the median household income of the 306 households in Kalawao County, HI grew to $76,465 from the previous year's value of $69,375.

The following chart displays the households in Kalawao County, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kalawao County, HI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalawao County, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

2020 Homeownership

In 2020, 0% of the housing units in Kalawao County, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage stayed from the previous year's rate of 0%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kalawao County, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

4.49 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalawao County, HI have a shorter commute time (4.49 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Kalawao County, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (93.2%)
Walked (3.77%)
Bicycle (1.42%)

In 2020, 93.2% of workers in Kalawao County, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (3.77%) and those who used a bicycle to get to work (1.42%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kalawao County, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kalawao County, HI have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

100% of the population of Kalawao County, HI has health coverage, with 97.9% on employee plans, 1.16% on Medicaid, 0.696% on Medicare, 0% on non-group plans, and 0.232% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Hawaii was $7,299 in 2014. This is a 4.95% increase from the previous year ($6,955).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Honolulu County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.3%). Additionally, Hawaii County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (25.8%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,299

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Hawaii

$4,222

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,087

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,592

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Hawaii (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.95%, from $6,955 to $7,299.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

Uninsured

97.9%

Employer Coverage

1.16%

Medicaid

0.696%

Medicare

Non-Group

0.232%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalawao County, HI stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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