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Koloa, HI

Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii.

Population

2,907

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,325

ZIP codes

0

Koloa and its ZIP codes

Full map

Koloa at a glance

  • Koloa is about 10 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,868, 22% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $927,300 (11% above Hawaii) and median rent is $1,654 a month.

Local data for Koloa, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Koloa, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,868

Poverty rate

7.1%

Median home value

$927,300

Median rent

$1,654/mo

Homeownership

47.0%

Bachelor's or higher

22.9%

Median age

33.7

Average commute

20.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (474), Portuguese Americans (420), Irish Americans (345).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone77.8%
  • Carpooled10.0%
  • Public transit2.2%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Koloa, 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° / 65°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Koloa, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.8%

U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

Cities near Koloa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PoipuCensus-designated place1.5 mi2.6
OmaoCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.3
LawaiCensus-designated place3 mi4.1
KalaheoCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.5
PuhiCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.9
EleeleCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.8
LihueCensus-designated place8 mi7.5
HanapepeCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.9
HanamauluCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.3
KaumakaniCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place12 mi7.3
Pakala VillageCensus-designated place12 mi2.4
WailuaCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
WaimeaCensus-designated place14 mi1.9
KapaaCensus-designated place14 mi10
KekahaCensus-designated place17 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Koloa, HI in?
Koloa is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Koloa, HI?
About 2,907 people live in Koloa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Koloa?
Nearby places include Poipu (1.5 mi), Omao (2.3 mi), Lawai (3 mi), Kalaheo (4.3 mi), Puhi (5.9 mi).

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

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