Kauai County, Hawaii
Kauai County: County in Hawaii, United States
About
Kauai County is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,091 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,851 inhabitants. Its county seat is Līhuʻe. The county was created 118 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Kauai County
| Population : | 71,851 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Hawaii (United States) |
| Area : | 3280 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 51% |
| Land as percent of area : | 49% |
| Named for : | Kauai |
| Altitude : | 3,963 feet / 1208 meters |
| Capital : | Līhuʻe |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1905 |
| Time Zone : | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Local time : | 04:46:22 (27th September 2023) |
| Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 74℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Kauai County is located at 22°0'40"N 159°42'20"W (22.0110800, -159.7054400).
Kauai County map
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The largest city of Kauai County is Kapa‘a with a population of 10,699. Other cities include, Kalāheo population 4,595, Hanamā‘ulu population 3,835, Kekaha population 3,537 and Puhi population 2,906. See all Kauai County cities & populated places.
Kauai County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kauai County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waimea | 11,687 | Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States |
| Kapa‘a | 10,699 | Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States |
| Lihue | 6,455 | Town in Hawaii, United States |
| Kalāheo | 4,595 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Hanamā‘ulu | 3,835 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Kekaha | 3,537 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Puhi | 2,906 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Kīlauea | 2,803 | Human settlement in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Hanapēpē Heights | 2,692 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Hanapēpē | 2,638 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| ‘Ele‘ele | 2,390 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Lawai | 2,363 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Wailua | 2,254 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Anahola | 2,223 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Koloa | 2,144 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| ‘Ōma‘o | 1,301 | City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America |
Weather
Kauai County forecast: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 9 mph. more
- Official Website
Official website of Kauai County
- Līhuʻe
Demographics
The population of Kauai County increased by 6.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 67,091 | - | census |
| 2011 | 67,888 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 68,671 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 69,632 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70,288 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,021 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 71,537 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,827 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 72,168 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 72,293 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,851 | -0.62% | estimation process |
People born in Kauai County (3)
People born in Kauai County, including senator and representative for Hawaii Spark Matsunaga, Hong Kong singer Khalil Fong, actress Malea Rose, .
List
Hawaii Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 963,826 | County in Hawaii, United States |
| Honolulu | 371,657 | The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area. |
| Hawaii County | 203,340 | County in Hawaii, United States |
| Maui County | 167,902 | County in Hawaii, United States |
| East Honolulu | 49,914 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Pearl City | 47,698 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Hilo | 43,263 | Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States |
| Kailua | 38,635 | Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States |
| Waipahu | 38,216 | Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States |
| Kaneohe | 34,597 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Mililani Town | 27,629 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Kahului | 26,337 | Census designated place |
| ‘Ewa Gentry | 22,690 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Kīhei | 20,881 | Census designated place |
| Makakilo City | 18,248 | Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Wahiawā | 17,821 | Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States |
