Kilauea

Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii

Aerial view of Kilauea, Hawaii
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Kilauea is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 3,014 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 292 ft (89 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kalihiwai, 3.4 miles W.

About Kilauea

Kīlauea is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi 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.

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Living in Kilauea

Median household income
$91,984
Median home value
$1,087,400
Median rent
$1,318/mo
Median age
42.2
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Kilauea, HI population

Kilauea had 3,014 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,014
Density606 per sq mi (234 per km²)

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

Kilauea at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyKauai County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,014 (2020)
Land area4.97 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Water area0.30 sq mi (0.78 km²)
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates22.2179° N, 159.3968° W
ZIP code96754
Census code (GEOID)1536650

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kilauea

What county is Kilauea in?

Kilauea is in Kauai County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Kilauea, HI?

3,014 people lived in Kilauea at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kilauea, HI?

The ZIP code of Kilauea is 96754.

What is the elevation of Kilauea?

292 feet (89 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Kilauea?

Kalihiwai (3.4 mi), Princeville (5.4 mi), Hanalei (6.5 mi), Anahola (7.3 mi), Kapaa (9.4 mi).

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