Kilauea
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii

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.
- 3,014residents (2020 Census)
- 292 ftelevation · 89 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 606 / sq mipopulation density
- 96754ZIP code
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 had 3,014 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,014 |
|---|---|
| Density | 606 per sq mi (234 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kilauea at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kauai County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,014 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.97 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.2179° N, 159.3968° W |
| ZIP code | 96754 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1536650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kilauea
- Kalihiwai3.4 mi W
- Princeville5.4 mi W
- Hanalei6.5 mi W
- Anahola7.3 mi SE
- Kapaa9.4 mi S
- Wainiha9.8 mi W
- Wailua Homesteads10.3 mi S
- Haena10.5 mi W
- Wailua11.9 mi S
- Hanamaulu15.6 mi S
- Lihue17.2 mi S
- Puhi17.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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