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Omao, HI

Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii.

Population

1,528

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,205

ZIP codes

0

Omao and its ZIP codes

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Omao at a glance

  • Omao is about 5.4 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,667, close to the Hawaii median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,021,800 (22% above Hawaii) and median rent is $1,875 a month.

Local data for Omao, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Omao, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$101,667

Poverty rate

3.1%

Median home value

$1,021,800

Median rent

$1,875/mo

Homeownership

57.1%

Bachelor's or higher

31.0%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

25.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (234), Filipino Americans (217), Portuguese Americans (125).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Aug 2026, +0.5 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

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

  • Drove alone70.5%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.1%
  • Worked from home8.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Omao, 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 Omao, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.3%

U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

Cities near Omao

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LawaiCensus-designated place1 mi4.1
KoloaCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.3
KalaheoCensus-designated place2.4 mi3.5
PoipuCensus-designated place3 mi2.6
EleeleCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.8
HanapepeCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.9
PuhiCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.9
KaumakaniCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.9
LihueCensus-designated place9 mi7.5
HanamauluCensus-designated place10 mi1.3
Pakala VillageCensus-designated place10 mi2.4
WaimeaCensus-designated place12 mi1.9
Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place12 mi7.3
WailuaCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
KapaaCensus-designated place14 mi10
KekahaCensus-designated place15 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Omao, HI in?
Omao is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Omao, HI?
About 1,528 people live in Omao, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Omao?
Nearby places include Lawai (1 mi), Koloa (2.3 mi), Kalaheo (2.4 mi), Poipu (3 mi), Eleele (6.1 mi).

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