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Hanalei, HI
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii.
Population
272
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
402
ZIP codes
0
Hanalei and its ZIP codes
Hanalei at a glance
- Hanalei is 78% denser than Hawaii as a whole.
Local data for Hanalei, HI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kauai County. PPP loans are for Hanalei.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Hanalei, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanalei, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Hanalei
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrincevilleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.6 |
| WainihaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.5 |
| HaenaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| KalihiwaiCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.6 |
| KilaueaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5 |
| AnaholaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| KapaaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10 |
| WailuaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| HanamauluCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| PuhiCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| LihueCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| OmaoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| LawaiCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| WaimeaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| KalaheoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanalei, HI in?
- Hanalei is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Hanalei, HI?
- About 272 people live in Hanalei, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanalei?
- Nearby places include Princeville (1.3 mi), Wainiha (3.3 mi), Haena (3.7 mi), Kalihiwai (3.8 mi), Kilauea (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023