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Kealakekua, HI


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Kealakekua, Hawaii

Kealakekua, Hawaii, in Hawaii county, is 176 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. There are an estimated 1,645 people in the town.

The People and Families of Kealakekua

In Kealakekua, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 75% of Kealakekua is non-white. In Hawaii, Kealakekua is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kealakekua had a median family income of $45,192. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Kealakekua. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Kealakekua. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Kealakekua Housing

Approximately 46% of housing in Kealakekua is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Kealakekua is known in Hawaii for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Kealakekua, 87% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKealakekua Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kealakekua Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Kealakekua Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kealakekua, HI

Comparing Kealakekua 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
Racial Diversity109
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population610
Male Share of the Population51
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size72
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built84
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone710
Affordability of Rents49
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