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Kekaha, HI

Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii.

Population

3,768

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

3,930

ZIP codes

0

Kekaha and its ZIP codes

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Kekaha at a glance

  • Kekaha is about 17 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $84,375, 16% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $682,900 (19% below Hawaii) and median rent is $2,248 a month.

Local data for Kekaha, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kekaha, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$84,375

Poverty rate

18.9%

Median home value

$682,900

Median rent

$2,248/mo

Homeownership

68.3%

Bachelor's or higher

15.7%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

26.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (383), German Americans (218), Portuguese Americans (218).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone77.5%
  • Carpooled17.4%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kekaha, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

87° / 62°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kekaha, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.9%

U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities near Kekaha

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WaimeaCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.9
Pakala VillageCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.4
KaumakaniCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.9
HanapepeCensus-designated place9 mi0.9
EleeleCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.8
KalaheoCensus-designated place13 mi3.5
LawaiCensus-designated place14 mi4.1
OmaoCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
PoipuCensus-designated place17 mi2.6
KoloaCensus-designated place17 mi1.3
WainihaCensus-designated place19 mi2.5
HaenaCensus-designated place20 mi1.5
PuhiCensus-designated place20 mi0.9
HanaleiCensus-designated place22 mi0.7
Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place23 mi7.3
PrincevilleCensus-designated place23 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kekaha, HI in?
Kekaha is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kekaha, HI?
About 3,768 people live in Kekaha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kekaha?
Nearby places include Waimea (3.2 mi), Pakala Village (4.8 mi), Kaumakani (6.7 mi), Hanapepe (9 mi), Eleele (9.5 mi).

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

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