Kaunakakai
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Kaunakakai is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 3,419 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kualapuu, 6.0 miles NW.
- 3,419residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 12.8 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 266 / sq mipopulation density
- 96757ZIP code
About Kaunakakai
Kaunakakai (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kɐwnəkəˈkɐj]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is the largest town on the island of Molokaʻi. 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.
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Living in Kaunakakai
- Median household income
- $76,131
- Median home value
- $368,100
- Median rent
- $879/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Kaunakakai had 3,419 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,419 |
|---|---|
| Density | 266 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kaunakakai at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,419 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.84 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.60 sq mi (9.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.0942° N, 157.0009° W |
| ZIP code | 96757 |
| Official website | kaunakakai.k12.hi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1531100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kaunakakai
- Kualapuu6.0 mi NW
- Ualapue10.8 mi E
- Maunaloa13.9 mi W
- Lanai City19.2 mi S
- Kaanapali23.2 mi SE
- Napili-Honokowai23.3 mi E
- Mahinahina24.1 mi SE
- Kapalua24.3 mi E
- Manele25.2 mi S
- Lahaina25.9 mi SE
- Launiupoko28.5 mi SE
- Olowalu30.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kaunakakai
What county is Kaunakakai in?
Kaunakakai is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kaunakakai, HI?
3,419 people lived in Kaunakakai at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kaunakakai, HI?
The ZIP code of Kaunakakai is 96757.
What is the elevation of Kaunakakai?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kaunakakai?
Kualapuu (6.0 mi), Ualapue (10.8 mi), Maunaloa (13.9 mi), Lanai City (19.2 mi), Kaanapali (23.2 mi).
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