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Haena, HI

Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii.

Population

631

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

434

ZIP codes

0

Haena and its ZIP codes

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Haena at a glance

  • Haena is 93% denser than Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $127,708, 27% above the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,172,300 (40% above Hawaii) and median rent is $3,012 a month.

Local data for Haena, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Haena, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$127,708

Poverty rate

24.9%

Median home value

$1,172,300

Median rent

$3,012/mo

Homeownership

57.9%

Bachelor's or higher

42.1%

Median age

35.2

Average commute

33.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (80), German Americans (78), Scottish Americans (50).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kauai County. PPP loans are for Haena.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Sep 2026, +3.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,998

33,298 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,170

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$546M

FY 2026, $7,443 per person

Kauai County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Haena, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.2%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked9.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.0%

Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Haena, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

2,714

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

1,647

7.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 62°F

75.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Haena, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.6%

U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

Cities near Haena

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WainihaCensus-designated place1.4 mi2.5
HanaleiCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.7
PrincevilleCensus-designated place4.6 mi2.6
KalihiwaiCensus-designated place7.3 mi2.6
KilaueaCensus-designated place10 mi5
Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place15 mi7.3
AnaholaCensus-designated place16 mi3.7
KapaaCensus-designated place16 mi10
WailuaCensus-designated place18 mi1.5
WaimeaCensus-designated place19 mi1.9
Pakala VillageCensus-designated place20 mi2.4
KekahaCensus-designated place20 mi1
HanamauluCensus-designated place20 mi1.3
PuhiCensus-designated place20 mi0.9
LawaiCensus-designated place21 mi4.1
KalaheoCensus-designated place21 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Haena, HI in?
Haena is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Haena, HI?
About 631 people live in Haena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Haena?
Nearby places include Wainiha (1.4 mi), Hanalei (3.7 mi), Princeville (4.6 mi), Kalihiwai (7.3 mi), Kilauea (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023