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Koloa, HI


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Koloa, Hawaii

Koloa, Hawaii, in Kauai county, is 111 miles W of Honolulu, Hawaii. There are 1,942 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Koloa

In Koloa, about 46% of adults are married. The faces of Koloa are those of its large families.

Approximately 80% of Koloa is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Koloa.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Koloa had a median family income of $43,393.

Political Inclinations

Koloa folks tended to give their money ($3,350) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Koloa Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Koloa that were owner-occupied was 44%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Koloa. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Koloa, 93% of commuters drive to work. Koloa offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKoloa Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Koloa Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Koloa Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Koloa Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Koloa, HI

Comparing Koloa 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 Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size93
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents49
People Living Alone38
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