Hanalei

Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii

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Hanalei is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 444 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Princeville, 1.5 miles NE.

About Hanalei

Hanalei is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hanalei had a population of 444. Hanalei means "lei making" in Hawaiian. Alternatively, the name Hanalei also means "crescent bay" and may be indicative of the shape of Hanalei Bay. Hanalei can also be translated as lei valley, referring to the rainbows that color the valley and encircle Hanalei like a wreath.

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Living in Hanalei

Median household income
$123,750
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Median age
65.8
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Hanalei, HI population

Hanalei had 444 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census444
Density656 per sq mi (253 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hanalei at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyKauai County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population444 (2020)
Land area0.68 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation0 ft (0 m)
Coordinates22.2038° N, 159.4977° W
ZIP code96722
Census code (GEOID)1511500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hanalei

What county is Hanalei in?

Hanalei is in Kauai County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Hanalei, HI?

444 people lived in Hanalei at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hanalei, HI?

The ZIP code of Hanalei is 96722.

What is the elevation of Hanalei?

0 feet (0 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hanalei?

Princeville (1.5 mi), Wainiha (3.2 mi), Kalihiwai (3.2 mi), Haena (4.2 mi), Kilauea (6.5 mi).

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