Kealakekua, HI

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Kealakekua Overview

2,188
TOTAL POPULATION
1,083
MALE POPULATION
1,105
FEMALE POPULATION
98.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,040
PER CAPITA INCOME
$110,461
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,646
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,003
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kealakekua Zip Codes

Kealakekua Area Codes

Race in Kealakekua

The most populous races in Kealakekua are Asian (1,022 | 46.7%), White / Caucasian (429 | 19.6%), and Two or more Races (382 | 17.5%).
Race in Kealakekua
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,02246.7%
Black / African American170.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific1195.4%
Hispanic or Latino28513.0%
Native / Alaskan50.2%
White / Caucasian42919.6%
Two or more Races38217.5%
Some other Race2149.8%
Total2,188100.0%

Ancestry in Kealakekua

The most populous ancestries reported in Kealakekua are Bhutanese (738 | 33.7%), Korean (622 | 28.4%), Native Hawaiian (447 | 20.4%), Indian (Asian) (201 | 9.2%), and Central American (158 | 7.2%), together accounting for 99.0% of all Kealakekua residents.
Ancestry in Kealakekua
Ancestry# Population% Population
American70.3%
Bhutanese73833.7%
Brazilian80.4%
British40.2%
Burmese492.2%
Central American1587.2%
Cherokee30.1%
Cuban170.8%
Czech40.2%
Eastern European100.5%
English703.2%
European361.7%
French432.0%
German823.7%
Honduran1587.2%
Indian (Asian)2019.2%
Irish502.3%
Italian582.6%
Korean62228.4%
Malaysian251.1%
Mexican823.7%
Native Hawaiian44720.4%
Norwegian80.4%
Portuguese301.4%
Puerto Rican200.9%
Samoan60.3%
Scottish70.3%
Sioux70.3%
Spaniard80.4%
Sri Lankan20.1%
Swedish130.6%
Thai90.4%
Ukrainian70.3%
Welsh251.1%
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Immigrants in Kealakekua

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kealakekua came from Asia (313 | 14.3%), South Eastern Asia (212 | 9.7%), Philippines (199 | 9.1%), Latin America (145 | 6.6%), and Central America (141 | 6.4%), together accounting for 46.2% of all Kealakekua residents.
Immigrants in Kealakekua
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa20.1%
Asia31314.3%
Brazil40.2%
Canada30.1%
Central America1416.4%
China271.2%
Czechoslovakia40.2%
Eastern Asia924.2%
Eastern Europe70.3%
Europe70.3%
Honduras1275.8%
India90.4%
Japan522.4%
Korea130.6%
Laos130.6%
Latin America1456.6%
Liberia20.1%
Mexico140.6%
Oceania10.1%
Philippines1999.1%
Russia30.1%
South America40.2%
South Central Asia90.4%
South Eastern Asia2129.7%
Western Africa20.1%
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Sex and Age in Kealakekua

Sex and Age in Kealakekua

The most populous age groups in Kealakekua are 5 to 9 Years (108 | 10.0%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (120 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (4.0%)46 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years108 (10.0%)86 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years80 (7.4%)9 (0.8%)
15 to 19 Years37 (3.4%)93 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years34 (3.1%)14 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years58 (5.4%)119 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Years94 (8.7%)26 (2.4%)
35 to 39 Years101 (9.3%)42 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years12 (1.1%)66 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years61 (5.6%)42 (3.8%)
50 to 54 Years77 (7.1%)91 (8.2%)
55 to 59 Years92 (8.5%)65 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years57 (5.3%)51 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years82 (7.6%)120 (10.9%)
70 to 74 Years44 (4.1%)69 (6.2%)
75 to 79 Years42 (3.9%)55 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years14 (1.3%)61 (5.5%)
85 Years and over47 (4.3%)50 (4.5%)
Total1,083 (100.0%)1,105 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kealakekua

Median Family Size in Kealakekua

The median family size in Kealakekua is 4.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (301 | 72.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (77 | 18.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kealakekua
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple301 (72.9%)4.33
Single Male/Father35 (8.5%)3.74
Single Female/Mother77 (18.6%)2.88
Total Families413 (100.0%)4.01

Median Household Size in Kealakekua

The median household size in Kealakekua is 2.85 persons per household, with single male/father households (35 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.46 persons per household. non-family households (338 | 45.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kealakekua
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple301 (40.1%)4.49
Single Male/Father35 (4.7%)5.46
Single Female/Mother77 (10.2%)2.97
Non-family338 (45.0%)1.10
Total Households751 (100.0%)2.85

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kealakekua

Out of a total of 751 households in Kealakekua, 413 (55.0%) are family households, while 338 (45.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 163, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 299.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kealakekua
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-299 (39.8%)
2-Person Households163 (21.7%)39 (5.2%)
3-Person Households67 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households38 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households60 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households66 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (55.0%)338 (45.0%)

Female Fertility in Kealakekua

Fertility by Age in Kealakekua

Female Fertility by Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kealakekua

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kealakekua
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kealakekua

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kealakekua
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kealakekua

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kealakekua
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Kealakekua

Income Overview in Kealakekua

Per Capita Income in Kealakekua is $41,040, while median incomes of families and households are $110,461 and $78,646 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,188$41,040
Median Family Income413$110,461
Mean Family Income413$148,989
Median Household Income751$78,646
Mean Household Income751$116,524
Income Deficit413$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,18823.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,18876.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1880.46

Earnings by Sex in Kealakekua

Average Earnings in Kealakekua are $45,611, $50,956 for men and $39,167 for women, a difference of 23.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Kealakekua
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male517 (48.0%)$50,956
Female560 (52.0%)$39,167
Total1,077 (100.0%)$45,611

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kealakekua

The most common earnings brackets in Kealakekua are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (68 | 13.2%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (98 | 17.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kealakekua
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7 (1.3%)10 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)30 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (6.4%)20 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99919 (3.7%)47 (8.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)9 (1.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99918 (3.5%)3 (0.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)4 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (1.7%)28 (5.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99920 (3.9%)15 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (3.1%)89 (15.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99917 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99946 (8.9%)26 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (6.2%)13 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99935 (6.8%)98 (17.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99952 (10.1%)35 (6.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99968 (13.2%)26 (4.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (5.4%)11 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (11.6%)34 (6.1%)
$100,000+57 (11.0%)57 (10.2%)
Total517 (100.0%)560 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kealakekua

Average earnings in Kealakekua are $52,714 for men and $45,169 for women, a difference of 14.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $49,074. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $38,295.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kealakekua
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$49,074$0
High School Diploma$52,353$38,295
College or Associate's Degree$55,000$45,614
Bachelor's Degree$54,286$48,750
Graduate Degree$53,333$0
Total$52,714$45,169

Family Income in Kealakekua

Family Income Brackets in Kealakekua

According to the Kealakekua family income data, there are 98 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kealakekua
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99981.9%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999286.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996315.3%
$75,000 to $99,9998520.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997818.9%
$150,000 to $199,9995312.8%
$200,000+9823.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kealakekua

7+ person families (39 | 9.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kealakekua with $224,716 per family, while 2-person families (176 | 42.6%) have the highest median income of $41,944 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kealakekua
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families176 (42.6%)$83,889
3-Person Families68 (16.5%)$84,464
4-Person Families76 (18.4%)$106,250
5-Person Families54 (13.1%)$146,136
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families39 (9.4%)$224,716
Total413 (100.0%)$110,461

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kealakekua

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kealakekua
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners54 (13.1%)$83,611
1 Earner121 (29.3%)$83,973
2 Earners148 (35.8%)$131,250
3+ Earners90 (21.8%)$0
Total413 (100.0%)$110,461

Household Income in Kealakekua

Household Income Brackets in Kealakekua

With 168 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kealakekua, accounting for 22.4% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (2.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kealakekua
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000212.8%
$10,000 to $14,999466.1%
$15,000 to $24,999354.7%
$25,000 to $34,999445.9%
$35,000 to $49,999567.5%
$50,000 to $74,99916822.4%
$75,000 to $99,9997610.1%
$100,000 to $149,9998411.2%
$150,000 to $199,999658.7%
$200,000+15620.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kealakekua

The median household income in Kealakekua is $78,646, with the highest median household income of $224,674 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 102 households (13.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kealakekua
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years102 (13.6%)$224,674
45 to 64 Years227 (30.2%)$122,813
65+ Years422 (56.2%)$67,750
Total751 (100.0%)$78,646

Poverty in Kealakekua

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kealakekua

With 6.6% poverty level for males and 4.8% for females among the residents of Kealakekua, 65 to 74 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 34 males (27.0%) and 19 females (11.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years9 (6.9%)7 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years23 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (27.0%)9 (4.8%)
75 Years and over2 (1.9%)19 (11.9%)
Total69 (6.6%)52 (4.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kealakekua

According to the poverty statistics in Kealakekua, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
5 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years77 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years28 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years34 (97.1%)50 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years151 (100.0%)128 (88.3%)
35 to 44 Years109 (100.0%)108 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years122 (93.1%)126 (94.7%)
55 to 64 Years126 (84.6%)116 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years92 (73.0%)180 (95.2%)
75 Years and over101 (98.1%)140 (88.0%)
Total971 (93.4%)1,040 (95.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kealakekua

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kealakekua
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total301 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kealakekua

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kealakekua
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kealakekua

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kealakekua
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Kealakekua

Employment by Class of Employer in Kealakekua

Among the 928 employed individuals in Kealakekua, private company employees (575 | 62.0%), state government employees (103 | 11.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (71 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kealakekua
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees57562.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)313.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)454.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations717.6%
Local Government Employees374.0%
State Government Employees10311.1%
Federal Government Employees667.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total928100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kealakekua

According to the labor force statistics for Kealakekua, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,757), 57.1% or 1,003 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 91.7% or 44 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.8% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41 (57.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years44 (91.7%)14 (31.8%)
25 to 29 Years145 (81.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years101 (84.2%)5 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years179 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years211 (77.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years92 (58.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years47 (43.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years113 (35.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over30 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,003 (57.1%)19 (1.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kealakekua

According to labor force statistics for Kealakekua, 73.5% of individuals (775) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,054) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 5 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 86.9% or 284 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.3% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kealakekua
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School72 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma284 (86.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree206 (80.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher213 (60.9%)8 (2.3%)
Total775 (73.5%)6 (0.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kealakekua

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kealakekua are Community & Social Service (133 | 13.5%), Management (72 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (64 | 6.5%), Education, Arts & Media (50 | 5.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (48 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kealakekua

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kealakekua, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (78.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kealakekua
OccupationMaleFemale
Management32 (44.4%)40 (55.6%)
Business & Financial9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 64 (48.1%)69 (51.9%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (22.0%)39 (78.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library34 (53.1%)30 (46.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Total (Category)129 (45.1%)157 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)466 (47.4%)518 (52.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kealakekua are Cleaning & Maintenance (82 | 8.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (45 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (40 | 4.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (37 | 3.8%), and Healthcare Support (36 | 3.7%).
Services Occupations in Kealakekua

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kealakekua, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (90.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (66.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (58.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (40.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kealakekua
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12 (33.3%)24 (66.7%)
Security & Protection36 (90.0%)4 (10.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention33 (89.2%)4 (10.8%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving27 (60.0%)18 (40.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance34 (41.5%)48 (58.5%)
Personal Care & Service27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)136 (59.1%)94 (40.9%)
Total (Overall)466 (47.4%)518 (52.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kealakekua are Office & Administration (209 | 21.2%), and Sales & Related (102 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kealakekua

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kealakekua
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related29 (28.4%)73 (71.6%)
Office & Administration50 (23.9%)159 (76.1%)
Total (Category)79 (25.4%)232 (74.6%)
Total (Overall)466 (47.4%)518 (52.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kealakekua are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (38 | 3.9%), and Construction & Extraction (22 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kealakekua

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kealakekua
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction19 (86.4%)3 (13.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (95.0%)3 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)466 (47.4%)518 (52.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kealakekua are Material Moving (50 | 5.1%), Transportation (28 | 2.9%), and Production (19 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kealakekua

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kealakekua
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Material Moving28 (56.0%)22 (44.0%)
Total (Category)65 (67.0%)32 (33.0%)
Total (Overall)466 (47.4%)518 (52.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kealakekua

Employment Industries in Kealakekua

The major employment industries in Kealakekua include Accommodation & Food Services (149 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (142 | 14.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (128 | 13.0%), Educational Services (91 | 9.2%), and Public Administration (79 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Kealakekua

Employment Industries by Sex in Kealakekua

The Kealakekua industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kealakekua
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (21.0%)49 (79.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade32 (71.1%)13 (28.9%)
Retail Trade44 (31.0%)98 (69.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (56.2%)14 (43.8%)
Utilities14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9 (20.4%)35 (79.5%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support25 (56.8%)19 (43.2%)
Educational Services41 (45.1%)50 (54.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (10.9%)114 (89.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services122 (81.9%)27 (18.1%)
Public Administration67 (84.8%)12 (15.2%)
Total466 (47.4%)518 (52.6%)

Education in Kealakekua

School Enrollment in Kealakekua

The most common levels of schooling among the 498 students in Kealakekua are elementary school (175 | 35.1%), high school (118 | 23.7%), and college / undergraduate (107 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Kealakekua
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool112.2%
Kindergarten40.8%
Elementary School17535.1%
Middle School357.0%
High School11823.7%
College / Undergraduate10721.5%
Graduate / Professional489.6%
Total498100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kealakekua

Out of a total of 498 students who are enrolled in schools in Kealakekua, 67 (13.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 431 (86.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 89 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kealakekua
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old135 (83.9%)26 (16.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds51 (56.0%)40 (44.0%)
35 Years and over33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total431 (86.5%)67 (13.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kealakekua

Bio, nature & agricultural (97 | 17.0%), business (95 | 16.6%), science & technology (62 | 10.9%), literature & languages (61 | 10.7%), and social sciences (45 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 571 individuals in Kealakekua who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kealakekua
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics193.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9717.0%
Physical & Health Sciences30.5%
Psychology254.4%
Social Sciences457.9%
Engineering173.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6210.9%
Business9516.6%
Education345.9%
Literature & Languages6110.7%
Liberal Arts & History417.2%
Visual & Performing Arts264.5%
Communications234.0%
Arts & Humanities234.0%
Total571100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kealakekua

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kealakekua

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kealakekua are males with 3 vehicles (147, accounting for 32.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (154, making up 31.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kealakekua
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21 (4.6%)51 (10.9%)
1 Vehicle31 (6.7%)95 (20.4%)
2 Vehicles145 (31.5%)93 (20.0%)
3 Vehicles147 (32.0%)154 (33.1%)
4 Vehicles65 (14.1%)31 (6.7%)
5 or more Vehicles51 (11.1%)42 (9.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kealakekua

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kealakekua are 30 to 34 minutes (233 commuters, 25.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (191 commuters, 20.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (119 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Kealakekua
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes727.9%
5 to 9 Minutes11913.0%
10 to 14 Minutes19120.9%
15 to 19 Minutes262.9%
20 to 24 Minutes818.9%
25 to 29 Minutes151.6%
30 to 34 Minutes23325.5%
35 to 39 Minutes384.2%
40 to 44 Minutes20.2%
45 to 59 Minutes748.1%
60 to 89 Minutes566.1%
90 or more Minutes60.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Kealakekua

The most common commute times in Kealakekua are 30 to 34 minutes (153 commuters, 34.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (144 commuters, 30.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kealakekua
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes36 (8.1%)36 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes25 (5.6%)94 (20.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes47 (10.5%)144 (30.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes17 (3.8%)9 (1.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes32 (7.2%)49 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes9 (2.0%)6 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes153 (34.2%)80 (17.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (6.3%)10 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes55 (12.3%)19 (4.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes43 (9.6%)13 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kealakekua

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kealakekua are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (102, 22.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (106, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kealakekua
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM36 (8.1%)15 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12 (2.7%)18 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM90 (20.1%)43 (9.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM31 (6.9%)35 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM102 (22.8%)106 (22.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM47 (10.5%)93 (20.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)70 (15.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM23 (5.1%)8 (1.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM50 (11.2%)21 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (2.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM32 (7.2%)11 (2.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24 (5.4%)27 (5.8%)
Total447 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kealakekua

Occupancy by Ownership in Kealakekua

Of the total 751 dwellings in Kealakekua, owner-occupied units account for 490 (65.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 261 (34.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kealakekua
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49065.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26134.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units751100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kealakekua

Occupancy by Household Size in Kealakekua
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household29939.8%
2-Person Household20226.9%
3-Person Household678.9%
4+ Person Household18324.4%
Total Housing Units751100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kealakekua

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kealakekua
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household170 (56.9%)129 (43.1%)
2-Person Household159 (78.7%)43 (21.3%)
3-Person Household54 (80.6%)13 (19.4%)
4+ Person Household107 (58.5%)76 (41.5%)
Total Housing Units490 (65.2%)261 (34.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kealakekua

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kealakekua
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24 (35.3%)44 (64.7%)
High School Diploma91 (61.1%)58 (38.9%)
College/Associate Degree168 (60.7%)109 (39.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher207 (80.5%)50 (19.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kealakekua

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kealakekua
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years516.8%
35 to 44 Years516.8%
45 to 54 Years10814.4%
55 to 64 Years11915.9%
65 to 74 Years23531.3%
75 to 84 Years14118.8%
85 Years and Over466.1%
Total751100.0%

Housing Finances in Kealakekua

Median Income by Occupancy in Kealakekua

Median Income by Occupancy in Kealakekua
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied490 (65.2%)$83,581
Renter-Occupied261 (34.7%)$54,750
Average751 (100.0%)$78,646

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kealakekua

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kealakekua
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)7 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)46 (17.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (1.6%)11 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (1.2%)10 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (8.2%)4 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (4.3%)35 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999120 (24.5%)48 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99976 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99949 (10.0%)35 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more156 (31.8%)65 (24.9%)
Total490 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kealakekua

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kealakekua
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30026 (5.3%)40 (15.3%)
$300 to $499139 (28.4%)3 (1.1%)
$500 to $79980 (16.3%)31 (11.9%)
$800 to $99924 (4.9%)34 (13.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49938 (7.8%)74 (28.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99958 (11.8%)27 (10.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49939 (8.0%)15 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99916 (3.3%)17 (6.5%)
$3,000 or more70 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kealakekua

Housing Structures in Kealakekua

Housing Structures in Kealakekua
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached60079.9%
Single Unit, Attached273.6%
2 Unit Apartments192.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments658.7%
10 or more Apartments405.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total751100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kealakekua

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kealakekua
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached475 (79.2%)125 (20.8%)
Single Unit, Attached12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3 (4.6%)62 (95.4%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (65.2%)261 (34.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kealakekua

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kealakekua
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)25 (9.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)103 (39.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms230 (46.9%)84 (32.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms149 (30.4%)41 (15.7%)
8 or more Rooms111 (22.7%)8 (3.1%)
Total490 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kealakekua

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kealakekua
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9 (1.8%)11 (4.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (1.0%)21 (8.1%)
Electricity107 (21.8%)60 (23.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.8%)14 (5.4%)
No Fuel Used365 (74.5%)155 (59.4%)
Total490 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kealakekua

Household Vehicle Usage in Kealakekua
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle48 (9.8%)36 (13.8%)
1 Vehicle171 (34.9%)94 (36.0%)
2 Vehicles109 (22.2%)59 (22.6%)
3 or more Vehicles162 (33.1%)72 (27.6%)
Total490 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kealakekua

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kealakekua

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units281209
Median Property Value$488,600$613,400
Median Household Income$74,471$95
Monthly Housing Costs$482$64
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kealakekua

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kealakekua
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)14 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99947 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999100 (35.6%)32 (15.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99980 (28.5%)129 (61.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99916 (5.7%)30 (14.3%)
$1,000,000 or more38 (13.5%)4 (1.9%)
Total281 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kealakekua

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kealakekua
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (5.0%)14 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (26.0%)2 (1.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (15.7%)47 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (10.7%)32 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more61 (21.7%)19 (9.1%)
Total281 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kealakekua

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kealakekua
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x11 (3.9%)122,813 (58,762.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x31 (11.0%)3 (1.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (14.9%)67 (32.1%)
4.0x or more197 (70.1%)7 (3.4%)
Total281 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kealakekua

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kealakekua
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80076 (27.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49970 (24.9%)52 (24.9%)
$800 to $1,499135 (48.0%)32 (15.3%)
Total281 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kealakekua

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kealakekua

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years102 (76.7%)31 (23.3%)
6 to 18 Years320 (88.4%)42 (11.6%)
19 to 25 Years52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)
26 to 34 Years238 (84.4%)44 (15.6%)
35 to 44 Years192 (88.5%)25 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years217 (82.2%)47 (17.8%)
55 to 64 Years255 (96.2%)10 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years315 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,953 (90.2%)213 (9.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kealakekua

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kealakekua
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born102 (76.7%)31 (23.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen320 (88.4%)42 (11.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kealakekua

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kealakekua
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999131 (95.6%)6 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999330 (97.6%)8 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999134 (95.0%)7 (5.0%)
$100,000 and over1,230 (86.5%)192 (13.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kealakekua

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 679 (59.4%)23 (17.3%)
6 to 18 Years173 (47.8%)147 (40.6%)
19 to 25 Years14 (21.2%)52 (78.8%)
25 to 34 Years11 (3.9%)238 (84.4%)
35 to 44 Years20 (9.2%)172 (79.3%)
45 to 54 Years16 (6.1%)201 (76.1%)
55 to 64 Years34 (12.8%)231 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years315 (100.0%)240 (76.2%)
75 Years and over262 (100.0%)208 (79.4%)
Total924 (42.7%)1,512 (69.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kealakekua

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kealakekua
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (8.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (7.5%)13 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years53 (13.6%)52 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years56 (44.4%)77 (40.7%)
75 Years and over76 (73.8%)100 (62.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kealakekua

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kealakekua: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.1%)3 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years31 (24.6%)49 (25.9%)
75 Years and over52 (50.5%)54 (34.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kealakekua: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.1%)23 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kealakekua: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (8.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (7.5%)13 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years34 (8.7%)21 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (5.6%)42 (22.2%)
75 Years and over27 (26.2%)38 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kealakekua: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (4.4%)27 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years10 (7.9%)28 (14.8%)
75 Years and over35 (34.0%)66 (41.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kealakekua: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
75 Years and over20 (19.4%)14 (8.8%)

Technology Access in Kealakekua

Computing Device Access in Kealakekua

Computing Device Access in Kealakekua
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41555.3%
Smartphone58577.9%
Tablet33945.1%
No Computing Device14519.3%
Total751100.0%

Internet Access in Kealakekua

Internet Access in Kealakekua
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home38050.6%
Cellular Data Only13618.1%
Satellite Internet101.3%
No Internet23130.8%
Total751100.0%

Kealakekua Summary

Kealakekua is a small town located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is situated at the base of the Kealakekua Bay, which is a popular tourist destination. The town is known for its rich history, stunning geography, vibrant economy, and diverse demographics.

History

Kealakekua has a long and rich history that dates back to the early Polynesian settlers. The area was first settled by the Menehune, a mythical race of small people who were believed to have inhabited the area. The Menehune were believed to have built the heiau (temple) at the base of the bay, which is now a popular tourist attraction.
The area was later settled by the Hawaiians, who named the area Kealakekua, which means “pathway of the gods”. The area was an important religious and political center for the Hawaiian people, and was the site of the first Christian mission in Hawaii.
In 1779, Captain James Cook arrived in Kealakekua Bay and was welcomed by the Hawaiian people. However, a misunderstanding between the Hawaiians and the British sailors led to a skirmish, in which Cook was killed. This event is now known as the “Kealakekua Incident”.

Geography

Kealakekua is located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The town is situated at the base of the Kealakekua Bay, which is a popular tourist destination. The bay is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and is home to a variety of marine life, including dolphins, whales, and sea turtles.
The town is located at an elevation of about 500 feet, and is surrounded by the Kealakekua Mountains. The area is known for its mild climate, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s year-round.

Economy

Kealakekua’s economy is largely driven by tourism. The town is home to a variety of hotels, restaurants, and other tourist attractions. The area is also home to a number of small businesses, including art galleries, gift shops, and souvenir stores.
The town is also home to a number of agricultural operations, including coffee and macadamia nut farms. The area is also known for its fishing industry, with a variety of fish, including mahi-mahi, ahi, and ono, being caught in the bay.

Demographics

Kealakekua has a population of about 2,500 people. The town is home to a diverse population, with people of various ethnic backgrounds, including Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, and Caucasian.
The town is also home to a variety of religious faiths, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. The town is also home to a number of artists, musicians, and writers, who contribute to the town’s vibrant culture.

Conclusion

Kealakekua is a small town located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is known for its rich history, stunning geography, vibrant economy, and diverse demographics. The town is home to a variety of tourist attractions, small businesses, and agricultural operations. The town is also home to a diverse population, with people of various ethnic backgrounds and religious faiths. Kealakekua is a unique and vibrant town that is sure to delight visitors and residents alike.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kealakekua?
Total Population of Kealakekua is 2,188.
What is the Total Male Population of Kealakekua?
Total Male Population of Kealakekua is 1,083.
What is the Total Female Population of Kealakekua?
Total Female Population of Kealakekua is 1,105.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kealakekua?
There are 98.01 Males per 100 Females in Kealakekua.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kealakekua?
There are 102.03 Females per 100 Males in Kealakekua.
What is the Median Population Age in Kealakekua?
Median Population Age in Kealakekua is 47.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kealakekua
Average Family Size in Kealakekua is 4.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kealakekua
Average Household Size in Kealakekua is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kealakekua?
Per Capita income in Kealakekua is $41,040.
What is the Median Family Income in Kealakekua?
Median Family Income in Kealakekua is $110,461.
What is the Median Household income in Kealakekua?
Median Household Income in Kealakekua is $78,646.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kealakekua?
Income or Wage Gap in Kealakekua is 23.1%.
Women in Kealakekua earn 76.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kealakekua?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kealakekua is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kealakekua?
There are 1,003 People in the Labor Forcein in Kealakekua.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kealakekua?
57.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Kealakekua.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kealakekua?
Unemployment Rate in Kealakekua is 1.9%.