Wailuā Homesteads, Hawaii facts for kids
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Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii
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River valley in Wailuā Homesteads
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Location in Kauai County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Kauai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.41 sq mi (19.19 km2) |
| • Land | 7.31 sq mi (18.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,863 |
| • Density | 802.49/sq mi (309.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-77225 |
Wailua Homesteads is a special kind of community in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 5,863 people lived in Wailua Homesteads. This was more than the 4,567 people who lived there in 2000.
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Where is Wailua Homesteads Located?
Wailua Homesteads is found on the eastern side of the beautiful island of Kauai. You can find it by looking at its coordinates: 22 degrees North and 159 degrees West.
Neighboring Areas
To the north of Wailua Homesteads is a place called Kapaa. To the east, you'll find Wailua. The Wailua River and its north fork form the southern border.
How Big is the Area?
The total area of Wailua Homesteads is about 19.2 square kilometers (7.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 18.9 square kilometers (7.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Wailua Homesteads?
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| 2020 | 5,863 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,567 people living in Wailua Homesteads. They lived in 1,655 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
Population Details
The people living in Wailua Homesteads come from many different backgrounds. Many residents are of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. There are also many White residents and people from two or more races. About 8.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.72 people. The average family had about 3.14 people.
Age Groups
The population in Wailua Homesteads is spread across different age groups.
- About 26.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 32.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living here was 40 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wailua Homesteads was $48,047 per year. For families, the average income was $53,558 per year.
The average income per person was $23,675. About 8.9% of the people in Wailua Homesteads lived below the poverty line. This included 13.3% of those under 18 years old.
Images for kids
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River valley in Wailuā Homesteads
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Location in Kauai County and the state of Hawaii
See also
In Spanish: Wailua Homesteads para niños
