Kauai has a very small but diverse population. Unlike most U.S. states, caucasians (or haole as their known in Hawaii) are a minority and account for only about thirty percent of Kauai’s population. Here is the ethnic make-up of Kauai’s over 58,000 people.
36% | - Asian |
30% | - White |
9% | - Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander |
0.8% | - Other |
0.4% | - American Indian |
0.3% | - Black |
24% | - Mixed or unknown |
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 58463 people, 20183 households, and 14572 families living in the county. The population density was 93.9 people per square mile (36.25/km²), making it the third most densely populated county in Hawaii. There were 25331 housing units at an average density of 40.7 per square mile (15.71/km²). It has an average household size was 2.87 persons, and the average family size was 3.34 persons. The population's age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 63689, The racial makeup of the county was 36.66% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0.53% American Indian, 31.78% Asian, 9.05% Native Hawaiian, and 21.3% from two or more races.
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