Haena, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 631, Haena's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Haena is a small community located in Hawaii, within Kauai County. The total population is 631. It ranks as the 139th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haena is 35.2 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 36.0% of the population under 18, Haena has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haena is $127,708. This is 27% higher than the state median of $100,389. It is also 58% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.9%. This is 148% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $1,172,300. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Haena is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.5% vs 20.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 9.9%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

42.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Haena, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.