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Hanapepe, Hawaii

Hanapepe or Hanapēpē is a historic, unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The name means "crushed bay" in Hawaiian, which may refer to landslides in the area. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Hanapepe as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,678 at the 2020 census, up from 2,153 at the 2000 census.

History
Hanapepe was one of the locations visited by the United States Exploring Expedition under Charles Wilkes; the expedition arrived in Hawaii in late September 1840 and spent some time in the islands.

It is one of the few towns on the island that was not created by the sugarcane plantations. In 1924, an armed labor dispute involving sugar workers occurred, ending in the Hanapepe massacre.

Geography
Hanapepe is located on the southern side of the island of Kauai. It is bordered to the east, across the Hanapēpē River and Hanapepe Bay, by the community of Eleele. Hawaii Route 50 passes through the southern part of Hanapepe, leading east 17 mi to Lihue and northwest 6 mi to Waimea.

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Hanapepe as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The Hanapepe CDP has a total area of 2.6 km2, of which 2.4 km2 are land, and 0.2 km2, or 9.43%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,153 people, 706 households, and 533 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,469.8 PD/sqmi. There were 757 housing units at an average density of 868.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 16.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 48.6% Asian, 8.5% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 26.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.6% of the population.

There were 706 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.54.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,112, and the median income for a family was $50,750. Males had a median income of $30,039 versus $24,224 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,043. About 5.8% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The main street has plantation-style buildings built in the 1930s and ’40s that house art galleries, eateries and boutiques. Hanapepe is the headquarters location for the ice cream company Lappert's Hawaii, as well as home to the westernmost bookstore in the United States, The Bookstore - Talk Story.

In popular culture
The town was the inspiration for Kokaua Town, the fictional hometown of the main characters in the Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch and its related franchise (the town was not named until Lilo & Stitch: The Series).

All of the Queensland scenes in 1983's The Thorn Birds were filmed in Kauai, with several of the scenes being shot in Hanapepe.

Hanapepe was the filming location for the Filipino city of Olongapo in Flight of the Intruder.

On August 27, 1980, Douglas Kenney, a co-writer of the film National Lampoon's Animal House, fell 30 ft to his death from the Hanapepe Lookout.

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Kalaheo, Hawaii

Kalāheo (literally, "the proud day" in Hawaiian ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, island of Kauai, Hawaii, United States. The population was 4,996 at the 2020 census, up from 3,913 at the 2000 census.

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is located in Kalāheo.

Geography
Kalāheo is located on the south side of Kauai at 21.92444°N, -159.52944°W (21.924430, -159.529358). It is bordered to the east by Lawai. Hawaii Route 50 passes through the community, leading east 12 mi to Lihue and west 4 mi to Eleele.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.2 km2, of which 0.1 km2, or 1.23%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,913 people, 1,428 households, and 1,039 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,328.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,509 housing units at an average density of 512.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 40.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 29.6% Asian, 3.9% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 24.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.5% of the population.

There were 1,428 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,813, and the median income for a family was $63,650. Males had a median income of $40,951 versus $31,477 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,501. About 1.5% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Kalihiwai, Hawaii

Kalihiwai (literally, "Kalihi with a stream" in Hawaiian where "kalihi" means "the edge") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 361 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Kalihiwai is located on the north shore of the island of Kauai at 22.21639°N, -159.41861°W (22.216269, -159.418705). It is bordered to the east by Kilauea and to the west by Princeville. Hawaii Route 56 forms the southern edge of the community and leads southeast 17 mi to Kapaa and west 5 mi to Hanalei.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kalihiwai CDP has a total area of 7.2 km2, of which 6.9 km2 are land and 0.3 km2, or 4.46%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 717 people, 280 households, and 182 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 113.7 PD/sqmi. There were 394 housing units at an average density of 62.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 72% White, <1% African American, 10% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% from other races, and 13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3% of the population.

There were 280 households, out of which 36% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50% were married couples living together, 10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35% were non-families. 25% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 34% from 45 to 64, and 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $50,536. Males had a median income of $37,143 versus $30,125 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,062. About 14% of families and 14% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12% of those under age 18 and 25% of those age 65 or over.

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Kaumakani, Hawaii

Kaumakani (literally, "place in the wind" in the Hawaiian language ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 749 at the 2010 census, up from 607 at the 2000 census.

History
Kaumakani was officially known as "Makaweli" (which means "fearful features" in the Hawaiian language ) for over forty years; Makaweli was an ancient land division (ahupuaa). In 1914, the Board on Geographic Names ruled that the community was to be named Makaweli, and in 1956 officially renamed the community Kaumakani. Its post office is designated "Kaumakani" and uses the ZIP code 96747. The post office is only open in the mornings.

In 2008, a small settlement to the west at 21.93306°N, -159.6475°W known as Pākalā Village was designated its own CDP. Pākalā Village has its own post office named "Makaweli" with ZIP code 96769, open only in afternoons. Makaweli Landing at Pākala was called "Robinson's Landing", since the family of Aubrey Robinson ran a private ferry to their island of Niihau. Pākalā means "the sun shines" in Hawaiian.

Geography
Kaumakani is located on the southern shore of Kauai island at 21.92028°N, -159.62417°W (21.920292, -159.624281). The main road is Kaumualii Highway, Route 50.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kaumakani CDP has a total area of 2.74 km2, of which 2.46 km2 are land and 0.29 km2, or 10.46%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 607 people, 207 households, and 162 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 635.7 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 245.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 4% White, 77% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, <1% from other races, and 16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5% of the population.

There were 207 households, out of which 33% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60% were married couples living together, 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21% were non-families. 18% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 20% from 45 to 64, and 20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $23,654 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,024. About 9% of families and 11% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11% of those under age 18 and 8% of those age 65 or over.

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Kekaha, Hawaii

Kekaha (literally, "the place" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 3,715 at the 2020 census, up from 3,175 at the 2000 census.

History
For most of the 20th century, the Kekaha Sugar Mill (owned by Amfac) was the centerpiece of agriculture on Kauai's west side. The sugar mill had a major influence in Kekaha's development, including banking, employment, transportation, housing and utilities such as water and electricity. The mill employed several generations of local families. It closed in 2000 when the entire sugar industry in Hawaii collapsed. The mill was purchased in 2005 by mainland investors who sold off its heavy machinery to other mills as far away as Africa.

Hawaii's first (and only) train robbery occurred here in February 1920, when a masked gunman stopped a slow-moving sugar train and escaped with the locomotive and $11,000 (~$ in ) taken from the labor paymaster on board. Police recovered the money in a swamp near the home of a local fisherman, whose suspicious behavior soon resulted in his arrest and conviction. The fisherman was a big fan of Western movies, and was thought to have been inspired by some of the films he had seen.

Geography
Kekaha is located on the southwest side of the island of Kauai at 21.97167°N, -159.71639°W (21.971690, -159.716290). It is bordered to the east by Waimea and to the south by the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii Route 50 passes through the community, leading northwest 7 mi to its end at the Pacific Missile Range Facility and east 15 mi to Kalaheo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kekaha CDP has a total area of 3.4 km2, of which 2.6 km2 are land and 0.8 km2, or 22.48%, are water.

Climate
According to data from a weather station affiliated with the Pacific Missile Range Facility 7 mi from town, Kekaha has the climate type of the hot semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSh). The annual precipitation is 17.84 in, of which summer is the dry season and winter is the rainy season. December is the wettest month, while August is the driest.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,175 people, 1,073 households, and 799 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,178.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 1,163.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 43.6% Asian, 12.4% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 26.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 1,073 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,103, and the median income for a family was $48,629. Males had a median income of $32,969 versus $26,739 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,117. About 10.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Items of interest
Located near Kekaha is the U.S. Navy Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF). Within PMRF's property is located WWVH, the U.S.'s Pacific-region short-wave station operated by NIST broadcasting time signals from an atomic clock. The station also broadcasts weather alerts for portions of the Pacific Ocean. Kekaha Beach Park offers splendid views of Niihau, Hawaii's Forbidden Island.

Education
Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools, including:
 * Kekaha Elementary School

Niihau School of Kekaha is a charter K-12 school in Kekaha.

Communications
Circa 1962, the Army Radio Station a few miles west of Kekaha provided ionospheric and tropospheric scatter communications as part of a line of stations from California to Vietnam, sending TTY (Teleprinter) traffic back and forth during the Vietnam War. The radio station was shutdown 1967.

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Kīlauea, Hawaii

Kīlauea is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 3,014.

Kīlauea shares the name of the active volcano Kīlauea on the island of Hawaii. The name translates to "spewing" or "much spreading" in the Hawaiian language.

Geography
Kīlauea is on the northeastern shore of Kauai and is bordered to the west by Kalihiwai and to the north by the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii Route 56 passes through the south side of the community, leading west 7 mi to Hanalei and east 6 mi to the Moloaa area which includes Moloaa Forest Reserve and overlooks Moloaa Bay.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Kilauea CDP has a total area of 13.6 sqkm, of which 12.8 sqkm are land and 0.8 sqkm, or 5.71%, are water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,014 people, 1,093 housing units, and 934 families in the CDP. There were 1,544 White people, 9 African Americans, 16 Native Americans, 622 Asians, 138 Pacific Islanders, 72 people from some other race, and 613 people from two or more races. 286 people had Hispanic or Latino origin.

The ancestry was 16.6% German, 13.1% Irish, 7.6% Italian, 6.2% English, 4.3% French, 3.6% Norwegian, 2.1% Portuguese, and 1.4% Greek.

The median age was 40.3 years old. 18.4% of the population were 65 or older, with 14.5% between the ages of 65 to 74, 3.7% between the ages of 75 to 84, and 0.2% were 85 or older.

The median income was $86,765, with families having $92,986, married couples having $126,250, and non-families $59,097. 15.5% of the population were in poverty.

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Koloa, Hawaii

Kōloa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,231 at the 2020 census, up from 1,942 at the 2000 census. The first successful sugarcane plantation in the Hawaiian Islands was started here in 1835. It became a part of Grove Farm in 1948.

Kōloa means "a long cane with a crook." The "native duck" is the correct translation for the similar-looking koloa (without the macron). According to one account, the district of Kōloa was named for a steep rock called Pali-o-kō-loa which was found in Waikomo Stream.

Geography
Kōloa is located on the southern side of the island of Kauai at 21.90722°N, -159.46583°W (21.907137, -159.465877). It is bordered to the northwest by Omao and to the south by Poipu.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 km2, all of it recorded as land. Waikomo Stream passes through the center of the community.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,942 people, 693 households, and 507 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,629.5 PD/sqmi. There were 748 housing units at an average density of 627.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 20.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 43.8% Asian, 7.8% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 26.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.4% of the population.

There were 693 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,786, and the median income for a family was $43,393. Males had a median income of $31,125 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,224. About 16.7% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

History
The Old Sugar Mill of Koloa was the first major sugarcane plantation in Hawaii in 1835. Missionary Daniel Dole and his family opened a boarding school for English-speaking children, sometimes called the Koloa Academy, in 1855.

Places of interest

 * Old Sugar Mill – A National Historic Landmark. Founded in 1835, the Koloa sugar plantation and mill was the first successful large-scale sugar operation in the Hawaiian Islands.
 * Poipu Bay Golf Course – Home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 to 2006
 * Saint Raphael Catholic Church - The oldest Catholic church in Kauai
 * Spouting Horn – park with blowhole
 * Hoʻai heiau
 * Kāneiolouma Complex – Archaeological site of ancient Hawaiian village
 * Makauwahi Cave

Notable natives

 * Raymond Kāne, slack-key guitarist
 * Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaʻole Piʻikoi, born at Hoʻai, Kualu in Koloa; Kuhio was an heir to the throne of Hawaiʻi, served as minister of the interior for the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and later became the Republican delegate to the U.S. Congress in 1903.

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Lawai, Hawaii

Lāwai is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The population was 2,578 at the 2020 census, up from 1,984 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Lāwai is located on the southern side of the island of Kauai at 21.92528°N, -159.5075°W (21.925343, -159.507385). It is bordered to the west by Kalaheo and to the east by Omao. Hawaii Route 50 passes through Lawai, leading northeast 11 mi to Lihue and west 6 mi to Hanapepe.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lawai CDP has a total area of 10.8 km2, of which 10.5 km2 are land and 0.3 km2, or 2.33%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,984 people, 711 households, and 531 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 521.7 PD/sqmi. There were 747 housing units at an average density of 196.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 35.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 30.8% Asian, 5.5% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 26.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.8% of the population.

There were 711 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,662, and the median income for a family was $60,750. Males had a median income of $34,479 versus $30,761 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,884. About 2.7% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Allerton Garden
 * McBryde Garden

Notable people

 * Kaliko Kauahi, actress

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Lihue, Hawaii

Lihue (Līhue, ) is an unincorporated community, census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Lihue is the second-largest town on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, following Kapaa. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 6,455, up from 5,694 at the 2000 census.

History
In ancient times, Lihue was a small village. Līhue means "cold chill" in the Hawaiian language. Lihue is in the ancient district of Puna, the southeastern coast of the island, and the land division (ahupuaa) of Kalapaki. Royal Governor Kaikioewa officially made it his governing seat in 1837, moving it from Waimea; he named the town after land he owned on Oahu by the same name.

With the emergence of the sugar industry in the 1800s, Lihue became the central city of the island with the construction of a large sugar mill. Early investors were Henry A. Peirce, Charles Reed Bishop and William Little Lee. The plantation struggled until William Harrison Rice built the first irrigation system in 1856.

Subsequent plantation owner Paul Isenberg helped German people emigrate to Lihue starting in 1881, with the first Lutheran church in Hawaii founded in 1883. Services were held in German well into the 1960s. By the 1930s, George Norton Wilcox became one of the largest sugarcane plantation owners, buying Grove Farm from Hermann A. Widemann. The Wilcox family home, Kilohana, has been converted into a restaurant and gift shop. The surrounding plantation now grows crops and livestock. A narrow-gauge tourist railroad with vintage diesel locomotives from Whitworth and General Electric offers tours of the plantation; horse-drawn carriage tours are offered as well. The grounds are also the site of luaus, many of which are offshore excursions booked through NCL America. Lihue also houses the Kauai Museum, which details the history of Kauai.

Geography and climate
Lihue is on the eastern side of the island of Kauai, bordered by Hanamaulu to the north and Puhi to the west. Its shorefront on the Kauai Channel of the Pacific Ocean extends from Hanamaulu Bay in the north to the larger Nawiliwili Bay to the south. Hawaii Route 50 leads west from Lihue 12 mi to Kalaheo and beyond to the western side of the island, while Hawaii Route 56 leads north 7 mi to Kapaa and onwards to the northern side of the island.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lihue CDP has an area of 19.3 sqmi, of which 17.3 km2 is land and 2.0 km2, or 10.42%, is water.

Lihue has a tropical wet and dry climate zone (Köppen classification As) with a relatively dry summer season. The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 71.6 F in February to 79.7 F in August. On average, there are 7.7 nights annually with a low below 60 F, and readings of 90 F or higher are quite rare, occurring on average once every eight years. Temperature records range from 46 F on January 14, 1930 up to only 91 F as recently as September 4–8, 2019. The record cool daily maximum is 67 F as recently as December 19, 1981, while, conversely, the record warm daily minimum is 81 F as recently as September 7–9, 2019.

Normal annual rainfall is 37.05 in spread over an average 195 days, but observed annual rainfall has ranged from 16.40 to 74.40 in in 1983 and 1982, respectively. The wettest month on record is March 2006 with 36.13 in, while the most rain to occur in a single calendar day is 15.81 in on May 13, 1940. The record driest month is February 1983 with trace amounts.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,694 people, 2,178 households, and 1,420 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 898.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,399 housing units at an average density of 379.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 22.8% White, 49.2% Asian, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.4% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 20.5% from two or more races. 6.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,178 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,906, and the median income for a family was $56,875 in 2000. Males had a median income of $38,713 versus $28,032 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,619. 4.6% of the population and 1.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Transportation
Lihue is served by Lihue Airport, in the eastern part of the community. Kauai's main seaport is at Nāwiliwili Bay, directly southeast of town. Lihue is also served by The Kauai Bus, a public bus system serving the entire island.

Facilities
The town is home to the county administration building; Kauai's largest shopping center, Kukui Grove Center, which houses the island's only big department store and several big-box stores. There are also several car dealerships and restaurants.

Education
Lihue is home to Kauai Community College, part of the University of Hawaii system.

Lihue is also served by the Hawaii Department of Education. Two K-5 elementary schools, Wilcox Elementary School in Lihue and Kaumualii Elementary School in downtown Hanamaulu serve the area. All of the area is zoned to Kamakahelei Middle School and Kauai High School.

Island School, a private pre-kindergarten to 12 school, is also located in Lihue.

Notable people

 * Bethany Hamilton (b. 1990) surfer
 * Eric Shinseki, (b. 1942) retired United States Army general who served as 34th chief of staff of the Army and the seventh U.S. secretary of veterans affairs.
 * Robert Yasuda (b. 1940) American abstract painter
 * Kirby Yates (b. 1987) Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Tyler Yates (b. 1977) former Major League Baseball pitcher

title: Lihue, Hawaii


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ʻŌmaʻo, Hawaii

Ōmao (literally, "green" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,346 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Ōmao is located on the south side of the island of Kauai at 21.91972°N, -159.48167°W (21.919852, -159.481689). It is bordered to the west by Lawai and to the southeast by Koloa. Hawaii Route 50 passes through the north side of the community, leading northeast 9 mi to Lihue and west 8 mi to Hanapepe.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Omao CDP has a total area of 3.3 km2, of which 0.05 km2, or 1.43%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,221 people, 392 households, and 297 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,018.9 PD/sqmi. There were 422 housing units at an average density of 352.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 39.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 28.5% Asian, 5.7% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 23.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.9% of the population.

There were 392 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $61,042. Males had a median income of $30,300 versus $27,647 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,175. About 6.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: ʻŌmaʻo, Hawaii


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Pakala Village, Hawaii

Pākalā Village (literally, "the sun shines" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census.

History
Pākalā Village is also called "Pākalā Camp", named for the temporary living quarters of plantation workers. Pākalā Camp consisted of employee and retiree housing for workers at the Gay & Robinson sugarcane plantation in the ahupuaa of Makaweli, the last remaining sugarcane plantation on Kauai. The plantation was managed by the Robinson family of Kauai and Niihau, who first arrived in Hawaii in 1863.

Geography
Pākalā Village is located on the southwest shore of the island of Kauai at 21.94333°N, -159.64778°W (21.943221, -159.647658). It is bordered to the northwest by Waimea and to the southwest by the Pacific Ocean. The community of Pākalā Village is in the southwest part of the CDP, next to the Pacific. The CDP also includes the community of Kaawanui Village in the northeast. Hawaii Route 50 passes through the middle of the CDP, between the two settlements. The highway leads northwest 2 mi into Waimea and southeast 1.5 mi to Kaumakani.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 km2, of which 6.2 km2 are land and 0.9 km2, or 12.51%, are water. The CDP is served by the ZIP code 96769 and its post office is known as "Makaweli".

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 478 people, 150 households, and 121 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 204.7 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 73.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 14% White, <1% African American, 37% Asian, 26% Pacific Islander, <1% from other races, and 22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 25% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64% were married couples living together, 10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19% were non-families. 18% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.66.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 29% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 21% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 24% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,464, and the median income for a family was $29,000. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $14,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,846. About 33% of families and 44% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69% of those under age 18 and 26% of those age 65 or over.

title: Pakala Village, Hawaii


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Poipu, Hawaii

Poipū (literally, "crashing waves" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County on the southern side of the island of Kauai in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The population was 1,299 at the 2020 census. The town features a group of high-end hotels, resorts and two main shopping centers.

Geography
Poipū is located at 21.88417°N, -159.46417°W (21.884079, -159.464195). It is bordered to the north by Koloa and to the south by the Pacific Ocean.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.5 km2, of which 6.7 km2 are land and 0.8 km2, or 11.08%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,075 people, 472 households, and 311 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 437.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,969 housing units at an average density of 802.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 69.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 16.9% Asian, 2.0% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 10.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 473 households, out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 16.3% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 37.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,442, and the median income for a family was $62,396. Males had a median income of $40,694 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $35,800. About 2.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Allerton Garden
 * Kāneiolouma Complex – Archaeological site of ancient Hawaiian village
 * Moir Gardens
 * Mahaulepu Beach
 * Makauwahi Cave
 * McBryde Garden
 * Poipu Beach Park
 * Prince Kuhio Park
 * Spouting Horn – park with blowhole

title: Poipu, Hawaii


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Princeville, Hawaii

Princeville is a 9000 acre unincorporated area mostly consisting of master-planned homes and condos on the north shore of the island of Kauai in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,158 at the 2010 census, up from 1,698 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Princeville is bordered to the east by Kalihiwai, to the west by Hanalei, and to the north by the Pacific Ocean. It is the northernmost settlement in the state of Hawaii. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Princeville as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Princeville CDP has a total area of 6.4 km2, of which 6.2 km2 are land and 0.2 km2, or 2.60%, are water.

History
This region was part of the Crown Lands following the Great Māhele. There was no private property prior to the Māhele, but in 1842 the land had been leased by the governor of Kauai to Godfrey Rhodes and John Bernard for a coffee plantation and this lease of Crown Lands was sold to Robert Crichton Wyllie in 1853. The area was named in honor of an 1860 visit by Prince Albert Kamehameha, son of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. It was then a plantation leased by Robert Crichton Wyllie. He named another part of the plantation "Emmaville", but that name never stuck.

Originally the land was planted with coffee, which was not suited to the wet lowlands. It was then planted with sugarcane. Wyllie's nephew Robert Crichton Cochran inherited the land on the condition he would adopt the Wyllie surname, but he died by suicide on February 7, 1866. In 1867 it was purchased by Elisha Hunt Allen and later became a cattle ranch. It was sold for development in 1968 and became a golf course and resort called "Princeville at Hanalei".

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,698 people, 752 households, and 491 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 806.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,640 housing units at an average density of 779.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 4.6% Asian, 3.4% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 9.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 752 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $63,833, and the median income for a family was $67,266. Males had a median income of $48,229 versus $29,542 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,971. About 7.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Princeville, Hawaii


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Puhi, Hawaii

Puhi (literally, "blow" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 3,380 at the 2020 census, up from 1,186 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Puhi is on the southeastern side of the island of Kauai at 21.96861°N, -159.39833°W (21.968479, -159.398248). It is 2 mi west of Lihue, the Kauai county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Puhi CDP has an area of 2.3 sqkm, up from 0.4 sqmi in 2000. 0.01 sqkm, or 0.50%, of the area is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,186 people, 285 households, and 255 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,328.7 PD/sqmi. There were 297 housing units at an average density of 833.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 65.7% Asian, 2.5% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 22.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.5% were non-families. 6.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.16 and the average family size was 4.13.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,563, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $22,933 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,175. About 4.5% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Puhi, Hawaii


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Wailua, Kauai County, Hawaii

Wailua (literally, "two waters" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,359 at the 2020 census, up from 2,083 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Wailua is located at 22.05861°N, -159.34167°W (22.058631, -159.341761), on the east side of the island of Kauai. It is bordered to the north by Kapaa, to the west by the Wailua Homesteads CDP, to the south by the Wailua River, and to the east by the Pacific Ocean.

Nounou Mountain, also known as the "Sleeping Giant", is about 1200 ft tall and divides coastal Wailua (the Wailua CDP) from inland Wailua (the Wailua Homesteads CDP). Inland Wailua is often referred to as a bedroom community, since it is home to many, but lacks any commercial or government facilities. Coastal Wailua is a significant commercial center, with many hotels and condominiums for visitors. The Wailua River is the only navigable river in the state of Hawaii and is a center of activity for locals (water skiing, kayaking) and visitors (boat tour of Fern Grotto).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Wailua CDP has an area of 4.6 km2, of which 3.8 km2 is land and 0.8 km2, or 17.27%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,083 people, 781 households, and 549 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,618.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,211 housing units at an average density of 941.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 29.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 34.8% Asian, 8.5% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 25.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.

There were 781 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,875, and the median income for a family was $52,083. Males had a median income of $34,615 versus $25,380 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,231. About 8.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Wailua, Kauai County, Hawaii


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Wailuā Homesteads, Hawaii

Wailua Homesteads is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 5,863 at the 2020 census, up from 4,567 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Wailua Homesteads is located on the eastern side of the island of Kauai at 22.06444°N, -159.38389°W (22.064507, -159.383875). It is bordered to the north by Kapaa, to the east by Wailua, and to the south by the Wailua River and its north fork.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 19.2 sqkm, of which 18.9 sqkm are land and 0.3 sqkm, or 1.38%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,567 people, 1,655 households, and 1,189 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 648.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,758 housing units at an average density of 249.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 39.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 24.3% Asian, 7.9% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 26.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population.

There were 1,655 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,047, and the median income for a family was $53,558. Males had a median income of $35,469 versus $26,827 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,675. About 7.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Wailuā Homesteads, Hawaii


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Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii

Waimea (literally, "red water" in Hawaiian ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,057 at the 2020 census. The first Europeans to reach Hawaii landed in Waimea in 1778 (giving rise to Kauai's cheeky slogan: "Hawaii's Original Visitor Destination").

Original settlers
Between 200 and 600 AD, the first settlers arrived in Kaua‘i from the Marquesas Islands. It is not clear why the voyagers sought a new homeland. They brought taro, sweet potato, pigs and fowl, as well as seeds. They were experienced farmers and fishermen, with advanced irrigation techniques that allowed them to thrive on the land.

Around 1000 AD, Tahitian explorers arrived in Hawai‘i and conquered the Marquesans. According to Hawaiian legend, the small-in-stature Marquesans were chased into the hills by the Tahitians, and became the "Menehune", thought to be responsible for bad luck. The Tahitians brought with them a social and political hierarchy with distinct rules and taboos, also called "kapu". It was forbidden for women and men to eat together, for women to eat pork or bananas, or for anyone to step on the shadow of a royal member. This kapu system, with kings (ali‘i), thrived and ruled for hundreds of years before Western explorers first made contact in the Islands.

First Western contact
On January 20, 1778, the British explorer, Captain James Cook, and his ships, HMS Discovery and Resolution, arrived at the mouth of the Waimea River on the western side of Kaua‘i. Originally, Cook sent three small craft to Waimea so that his men could determine if it was a good place for the ships to dock. They reported back that there was a freshwater lagoon alongside a native village, so Cook and his men anchored their ships and went ashore on smaller craft.

Cook's mission is thought to be one of scientific and social exploration. His men documented the flora and fauna of the Waimea area, and tried to translate the language of the natives. This first encounter was relatively friendly. One of Cook's men wrote, "On landing I was reciev'd [sic] with every token of respect and friendship by a great number of the Natives who were collected upon the occasion; they every one of them prostrated themselves around me which is the first mark of respect at these Isles."

While Cook's first contact with the islands was originally friendly and is responsible for a vast resource of information about the flora, fauna and culture of Hawai‘i, it also marks the beginning of the period of colonization of Hawai‘i and its people. The arrival of Europeans also introduced venereal disease and tuberculosis, which were responsible for decimating the native Hawaiian population.

Economy
In the late 1700s and early 1800s Waimea was an important trading post for the maritime fur trade, whaling and sandalwood industries, later replaced by the sugar industry in the 1800s. In 1815 the fur trading vessel Atahualpa, purchased by the Russian–American Company and renamed Bering, wrecked at Waimea. Currently, the main industries in Waimea are construction and tourism. There are only two hotels in the town: Waimea Plantation Cottages, and The West Inn motel. There are several shops, small restaurants and food trucks that cater to both the local and tourist population. Waimea is home to the original location of Jo-Jo's Shave Ice, the headquarters for the condiment manufacturer, Aunty Lilikoi.

Geography
Waimea is located on the southwest side of the island of Kauai at 21.96167°N, -159.67361°W. It is bordered to the west by Kekaha, to the east by Pakala Village, and to the south by the Pacific Ocean. The Waimea River forms the eastern border of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.6 sqkm, of which 4.8 sqkm are land and 0.8 sqkm, or 15.09%, are water, as the CDP boundary extends into the Pacific Ocean.

Climate
Waimea has a Tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: As).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,787 people, 620 households, and 456 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,707.2 PD/sqmi. There were 676 housing units at an average density of 645.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 43.0% Asian, 12.3% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 30.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population.

There were 620 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,398, and the median income for a family was $46,591. Males had a median income of $38,542 versus $26,513 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,778. About 8.1% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
Every February Waimea hosts a celebration of Hawaiian culture at the Waimea Town Celebration. The festival began in 1978, and has expanded into a nine-day event. Activities include a celebration of Kaumuali‘iu, Kaua‘i's last king, a film festival, several concerts, a lei-making contest for paniolo (cowboy) hats, a rodeo, a canoe race, and numerous other sporting events.

The Historic Waimea Theater originally opened on September 2, 1938, and is one of only two remaining movie theaters on the island of Kaua‘i. The theater was damaged by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, and the owner planned on tearing it down. West Kaua‘i Main Street leased the building in 1993,  and began to restore the landmark theater. The County of Kaua‘i purchased the building in 1996, and in August 1999, it again re-opened to the public under the management of West Kauai Business & Professional Association.

Education
Waimea has three public schools: Waimea Canyon Middle School, Waimea High School (the westernmost high school in the United States), and Ni‘ihau High and Elementary School.

title: Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii


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Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii

Haiku-Pauwela (Haikū-Pauwela) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States, consisting of the village of Haiku, Hawaii and the hamlet of Pauwela. Haiku itself is an unincorporated community. The population was 8,595 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Haiku-Pauwela is located at 20.92056°N, -156.3125°W (20.920528, -156.312631).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 49.6 km2, of which 40.9 km2 is land and 8.8 km2, or 17.67%, is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 6,578 people, 2,310 households, and 1,524 families in the CDP. The population density was 417.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,454 housing units at an average density of 155.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.20% White, 0.52% African American, 0.53% Native American, 10.14% Asian, 7.01% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 24.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.27%.

Of the 2,310 households 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 21.1% of households were one person and 4.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.29.

The age distribution was 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median household income was $45,397 and the median family income was $52,350. Males had a median income of $35,737 versus $29,610 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,702. About 8.1% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Zach Scott - former professional footballer for Seattle Sounders FC, born in Haiku-Pauwela
 * Lyon Farrell - competitive snowboarder

title: Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii


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Haliimaile, Hawaii

Haliimaile (Hāliimaile) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,074 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Haliimaile is located at 20.87528°N, -156.34222°W (20.875211, -156.342340).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.0 km2, of which 8.9 km2 is land and 0.07 km2, or 0.76%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 895 people, 254 households, and 193 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 534.0 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 155.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 16.65% White, 0.56% Native American, 40.89% Asian, 16.31% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 25.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.26% of the population.

There were 254 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.52 and the average family size was 3.84.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,167, and the median income for a family was $49,792. Males had a median income of $20,536 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,638. About 4.4% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Haliimaile, Hawaii


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Hana, Hawaii

Hana (Hāna) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. Hana is located at the eastern end of the island of Maui and is one of the most isolated communities in the state. It is reached mainly via the Hana Highway, a long, winding, 52 mi highway along Maui's northern shore, via boat, and with commercial air service to Hana Airport.

History
Like most of Hawaii, Hana was probably first settled between 500 and 800 AD by Polynesian peoples.

The first sugarcane plantation in the area was established by George Wilfong in 1849, and by 1883 there were six plantations operating in the area. By 1946, however, the last sugarcane plantation had closed, leading plantation workers to move mostly to the west side of Maui. That same year saw the opening of the Kauiki Inn, later known as the Hotel Travaasa – Hana and today as the Hyatt Hana-Maui Resort, which helped transition the economy towards tourism.

The winding, famously scenic Hana Highway was completed in 1926. Originally paved with gravel, it provided the first land vehicle access to the town. Hana's population peaked in the first half of the twentieth century, with a population of about 3,500.

Geography and climate
Hana is located at 20.77°N, -155.99417°W (20.770017, −155.994179), directly on the East rift zone of East Maui Volcano (Haleakalā). The Hana Airport offers flights with regular service to the Big Island, Kahului, and Oahu.

According to the United States Census Bureau, this CDP has a total area of 30.3 km2, of which 27.3 km2 is land and 3.0 km2, 9.77%, is water.

Near Hana are natural areas and several swimming holes in the Haleakalā National Park.

Hana's climate is hot and wet year round, typical of a tropical rainforest.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, Hana had 1,235 residents, 390 households, and 252 families residing in the CDP. The 2010 population density was 105.6 /mi2. There were 506 housing units at an average density of 48.2/sq mi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 22.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.0% Asian, 29.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other race, and 42.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.8% of the population.

As of 2010, there were 390 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were headed by married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17, and the average family size was 3.99.

As of 2010, in the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $50,833, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $26,146 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,672. About 5.6% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Fagan's Cross
 * Pi'i-lani Temple – constructed in the 15th century, this is the largest temple in Hawaii
 * Kahanu Garden
 * Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens
 * Hana Beach Park
 * Hana Ball Park
 * Pailoa Bay
 * Hamoa Beach
 * Waianapanapa State Park
 * Hasegawa General Store

Popular culture
Hana's surfing culture was profiled by writer Susan Orlean in Outside magazine in 1998, inspiring the 2002 film Blue Crush.

Health care
Although not technically a hospital or emergency room, Hana Health Clinic (or Hana Medical Center), works in cooperation with American Medical Response and Maui Memorial Medical Center to stabilize and transport patients with emergent medical conditions. It is open 24/7 for urgent care and emergency access. The facility also offers routine physical exams, acute care, chronic disease management (heart disease, diabetes, asthma), cancer screening (Pap smears, mammograms, prostate and colon), routine gynecology, family planning services, basic laboratory and x-ray, on-site medication dispensary, and referrals for specialty care.

Economy
Major employers in Hana include the Hana Maui hotel, Hana High and Elementary School, and Waiʻanapanapa State Park.

Notable residents

 * William Kwai-sun Chow, was raised here
 * Queen Kaʻahumanu, born in Hana in 1768
 * Charles Lindbergh, retired there in the 1970s and was buried near Hana in 1974
 * Pat Benatar, married to Neil Giraldo in Hana in 1982, has houses in Hana and in California.
 * George Harrison and his wife Olivia Harrison had a property in Hana. Harrison wrote the song Soft-Hearted Hana about time spent in Hawaii.
 * Frank Herbert, the science fiction author, moved to Hana in 1980, toward the end of his life.
 * Jim "Kimo" West, part-time resident
 * "Weird Al" Yankovic, part-time resident
 * Richard Pryor, Renowned comedian/ Actor. Announced he was moving to Hana, Hawaii on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson on September 5th, 1980. His cremated remains were scattered in Hana, bay, in 2017 by his widow.

title: Hana, Hawaii


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Kaanapali, Hawaii

Kaanapali (Kāanapali) is a planned resort community in Maui County, Hawaii, United States, on the island of Maui located in the Old Hawaii ahupuaa of Hanakaʻōʻō, as in the same name of the southern end of Kaanapali Beach's Hanakaʻōʻō Canoe Beach. The population was 1,161 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Kaanapali as a census-designated place (CDP).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.3 km2, of which 12.8 km2 is land and 3.4 km2, or 21.19%, is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Kaanapali has a semi-arid, tropical type of climate (BSh), with warm winters and hot summers.

The north end of Kaanapali has more annual rainfall than the south end of Kaanapali, as it sits on the microclimate transition of west Maui: the historic town of Lahaina is a few miles south and receives half the annual rainfall, while the annual rainfalls doubles just a few miles north in Napili and Kapalua.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375 people, 537 households, and 380 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 282.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,775 housing units at an average density of 365.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.07% White, 0.95% African American, 0.15% Native American, 17.42% Asian, 3.04% Pacific Islander, 1.96% from other races, and 7.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 537 households, out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 16.3% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $79,288, and the median income for a family was $86,647. Males had a median income of $48,393 versus $41,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $48,506. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

History
Amfac, Inc. started to develop Kaanapali Beach Resort in the 1960s, on mile-long Kaanapali Beach on the western shore of Maui, a couple miles north of the old whaling town of Lahaina. Since that time, many more hotels and condos have been built both on Kaanapali Beach and for several miles up and down the coast, and Lahaina has turned into a tourist shopping area.

Major resort hotels now on Kaanapali Beach (in order from the south end closest to Lahaina to the north end) are the Hyatt Regency Maui (opened in 1980), Maui Marriott (opened 1982, now turned into timeshares), Westin Maui Resort & Spa (originally opened as the Maui Surf in 1971, then rebuilt as the Westin 1987), Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Hotel (1964), Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa (1963 but completely rebuilt in 1996), Royal Lahaina (1962), and Maui Kaanapali Villas (originally a Hilton when it opened in 1963 and sometime referred to as Hale Kaanapali).

There are also condominium complexes on Kaanapali Beach. Toward Lahaina between the Marriott and the Westin is the Alii. Moving further north on Kaanapali beach between Whalers Village (shopping center) and the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, is the Whaler. On the north side of Kaanapali Beach (north of Black Rock) there are two new complexes. The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas is a vacation ownership resort, with South Phase opened in September 2003 and North Phase opened in July 2007. The Honua Kai condominium complex is just south of the Aston Mahana condominiums (formerly ResortQuest Hawaii) and Ka'anapali Beach Club.

Airports
The Kapalua-West Maui Airport is a small regional airport that serves West Maui, including Kaanapali, Lahaina, Kapalua and Napili-Honokowai. The airport has been in service since 1987.

From 1965 to 1986, Kaanapali had its own airport located in the Kaanapali North Beach area, which was developed as The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas and Honua Kai condo complex.

title: Kaanapali, Hawaii


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Kahului, Hawaii

Kahului is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It hosts the county's main airport (Kahului Airport), a deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers. The population was 28,219 at the 2020 census. Kahului is part of the Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Metropolitan Statistical Area which comprises all of Maui County, including nearby Wailuku and the West Maui town of Lahaina.

The retail center for Maui County residents, Kahului has several malls and major stores, including department stores in the Queen Kaahumanu Center. Attractions in Kahului include the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanaha Beach County Park, and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.

Geography
Kahului is on the north central side of the island of Maui on the shore of Kahului Bay. It is bordered to the west by Wailuku, to the southwest by Waikapu, and to the east by Kahului Airport and Spreckelsville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kahului CDP has a total area of 16.0 sqmi, of which 14.3 sqmi are land and 1.6 sqmi, or 10.26%, are water.

Climate
Kahului is located on the leeward side of Maui relative to the trade winds, giving it a hot semi-arid climate with a dry summer season (Köppen classification zone BSh). The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 71.8 F in February to 79.7 F. On average, there are 21 nights annually with a low below 60 F and 25 days with a high at or above 90 F; readings of 95 F or higher are far rarer, occurring on average once every five years. Temperature records range from 48 F on January 20, 1969, up to 97 F on August 31, 1994, and August 22, 2015. The record cool daily maximum is 65 F on February 28, 1990, and the record warm daily minimum is 79 F on October 8 and 17, 1979.

Normal annual rainfall is 17.83 in spread over an average 95 days, but observed annual rainfall has ranged from 6.76 in in 1908 and 1998 to 40.63 in in 1989. The wettest month on record is January 1980 with 14.46 in, while the most rain to occur in a single calendar day is 5.82 in on December 21, 1955. The most recent month without measurable (≥0.01 in) rain is October 2013 with trace amounts, and the last without any rain is June 1957. The town is also one of the windiest places in the U.S. averaging 13.7 mph per year.

Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there were 20,146 people, 5,880 households, and 4,421 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,328.7 PD/sqmi. There were 6,079 housing units at an average density of 400.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 10.06% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 53.62% Asian, 9.91% Pacific Islander, 1.47% from other races, and 24.42% from two or more races. 8.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,880 households, 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 20.3% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.76.

The age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median household income was $46,656 and the median family income was $52,610. Males had a median income of $30,659 versus $26,282 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,049. 11.8% of the population and 9.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.8% of those under the age of 18 and 11.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Economy
Major employers in Kahului include Walmart, Maui Electric Company, Macy's, Hale Makua Health Services, Aloha Air Cargo, Zippy's, Roberts Hawaii, and University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.

Education
Public schools in Kahului include Maui High School, Maui Waena Intermediate School, Kahului Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School, and Pomaika'i Elementary School.

Points of interest

 * Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum in nearby Puʻunene
 * Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary
 * Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
 * Tasaka Guri-Guri — known for its "guri-guri" frozen dessert

title: Kahului, Hawaii


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Kapalua, Hawaii

Kapalua is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. A resort development by the Maui Land & Pineapple Company extends inland from Kapalua Bay and Honolua Bay. The population was 495 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Kapalua is located along the northwest coast of Maui at 20.99667°N, -156.65306°W along Route 30, known as the Honoapiilani Highway. The Hawaiian name for this area was Honokahua.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.1 km2, of which 12.4 km2 is land and 2.6 km2, or 17.41%, is water.

Kapalua has a view of the islands of Molokai and Lānai.

Climate
Kapalua has a tropical savanna climate, the rare dry-summer variant (Köppen As).

Recreation and leisure
Kapalua Resort offers accommodations, a variety of restaurants, a shop, and several golf courses.

The area has several beaches. Kapalua Bay is the resort namesake at 20.99944°N, -156.66667°W. The name kapa lua means "two borders" in the Hawaiian language. Oneloa Bay at 21.00472°N, -156.65861°W and Honokahua Bay are also backed by the resort. Mokuleia Bay and Honolua Bay are to the north in Honolua and Nāpili is to the south. Kapalua Bay was named "Best Beach in the World" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, "America's Best Beach" on the first annual list of Stephen Leatherman's Top 10 Beaches in America, and the "Best Beach in America" by the Travel Channel, among other honors.

During the plantation era, the Kapalua beach was known as Fleming Beach but was renamed after the resort. A public access site on Honokahua Bay about half a mile to the north was named D.T. Fleming Park in 1975 to keep the tribute to David Thomas Fleming (1881–1955), Honolua Plantation manager of the area before the resort was built.

Transportation
The small Kapalua Airport was built to the south in Honokōwai in 1987, replacing the even smaller Kaanapali Airport.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 467 people, 186 households, and 132 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 272.9 PD/sqmi. There were 831 housing units at an average density of 485.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.31% White, 0.43% African American, 11.35% Asian, 13.28% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 15.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.43% of the population.

There were 186 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,292, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $32,321 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $75,992. About 5.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Kapalua, Hawaii


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Kaunakakai, Hawaii

Kaunakakai is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii,  United States. It is the largest town on the island of Molokai. The population was 3,419 at the 2020 census. It has the largest port on the island and the longest pier in Hawaii. The town was made famous in the 1930s by the song "The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai", beginning an ongoing tradition of designating an honorary mayor for the town.

History
In the mid-1800s, King Kamehameha V sometimes spent his summers on Moloka'i at a home in Kaunakakai. The main street of Kaunakakai, Ala Malama Avenue, was named after the king's summer home.

Around mid-1935, the song was written for the celebration of the first honorary mayor, 'The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai', during the vacation visit by Academy Award winning Best Actor in 1929, Warner Baxter. The "election" was a seven-day celebration by the locals and Baxter's vacation party.

Geography
Kaunakakai is located at 21.08889°N, -157.0125°W (21.088968, -157.012542).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 42.6 km2, of which 33.2 km2 is land and 9.4 km2, or 22.00%, is water.

Climate
Kaunakakai has a tropical savannah (As) climate.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,425 people, 1,254 households, and 850 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,342.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,533 housing units at an average density of 473.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.4% White, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Native American, 22.2% Asian (of whom 15.5% were Filipino), 22.4% Native Hawaiian, 0.3% from other races, and 37.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 1,254 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.32.

As of the census of 2000, in the CDP the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,492, and the median income for a family was $39,348. Males had a median income of $30,543 versus $22,337 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,201. About 15.5% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Kihei, Hawaii

Kihei (Kīhei, ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 21,423 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Kihei is located at 20.75917°N, -156.45722°W (20.759122, −156.457228).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.2 km2, of which 24.0 km2 is land and 6.2 km2, or 20.44%, is water. It is considered to be the South Side of Maui, located on the leeward side of Haleakala. The climate is arid, receiving no more than 10 in of rain per year.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,749 people, 6,170 households, and 3,813 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,648.6 PD/sqmi. There were 9,170 housing units at an average density of 902.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 47.76% White, 6.74% African American, 0.48% Native American, 24.72% Asian, 7.85% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races, and 16.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 6,170 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,215, and the median income for a family was $50,738. Males had a median income of $33,229 versus $26,881 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,591. About 7.0% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Public transport
Although stops and hours of operation are limited, Kihei is served by the County of Maui's Maui Bus public bus system, with direct routes to transit hubs in Kahului and Maalaea. Connections can be made from these locations to Haiku-Pauwela, Honokowai, Kaanapali, Kapalua, Kula, Lahaina, Makawao. Napili, Paia, Pukalani, Waiehu, Waihee, Waikapu, and Wailuku, as well as Maui's principal airport (OGG) near Kahului. Bus rules limit passengers to a single piece of carry-on sized baggage; larger luggage is prohibited. Fare collection was temporarily suspended in the wake of the Maui wildfires of 2023. The service is still effectively free as of January 2024.

There is also a commuter parking lot at the corner of highway 310 (North Kihei Road) and highway 30 (Honoapi'ilani Highway), the Kihei Junction Park and Ride in adjacent Wailuku. There is no public bus service that stops here; however, it is located near Ma'alaea Harbor Village, where there is a public transportation stop. It's primarily used for hikers, bicyclists and ride sharers looking for a meeting place that is centrally located between Kihei, Lahaina and Wailuku.

Attractions
The Kihei Aquatic Center hosts swim meets and other aquatic activities.

Research
Several research facilities are located in Kihei, including the main offices for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, seed operations by Bayer Crop Science, and the Maui Research and Technology Park, which is home to the Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC), and the Pacific Disaster Center and is overseen by the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory (AMOS).

title: Kihei, Hawaii


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Kualapuʻu, Hawaii

Kualapuu is a census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Molokai in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,110 at the 2020 census. Kualapuu can be literally translated as "hill overturned", but is thought to be a corruption of Puuuala: "sweet potato hill". The present settlement is a former pineapple cannery village once associated with Del Monte Foods.

Geography
Kualapuu is located at 21.16389°N, -157.05278°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 76.4 sqkm, of which 76.0 sqkm is land and 0.4 sqkm, or 0.46%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,936 people, 564 households, and 465 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 63.5 PD/sqmi. There were 592 housing units at an average density of 19.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 7.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 16.7% Asian, 43.5% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 31.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 564 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,422, and the median income for a family was $37,895. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $21,595 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,373. About 11.2% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Kualapuʻu, Hawaii