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Kaaawa, HI


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Kaaawa, Hawaii

Kaaawa, Hawaii is 17 miles N of Honolulu, Hawaii. It is in Honolulu county. The town is part of the Honolulu metro area. The population of Kaaawa is 1,324.

The People and Families of Kaaawa

In Kaaawa, about 51% of adults are married. The size of households in Kaaawa is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kaaawa had a median family income of $60,156. The people of Kaaawa can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Kaaawa political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Kaaawa Housing

Of the housing in Kaaawa, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Kaaawa, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kaaawa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKaaawa Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kaaawa Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kaaawa Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kaaawa Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Kaaawa College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kaaawa Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Kaaawa, HI

Comparing Kaaawa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity92
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population83
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population49
Senior Citizens35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size93
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone49
Affordability of Rents15
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