Kekaha, Hawaii is a small town located on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i. It has a population of 3,014 people and a population density of 3,269 people per square mile, making it one of the less densely populated towns in the US. It's also known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the Waimea Canyon. There are numerous local businesses in Kekaha such as Lanakila Farms which specializes in organic produce and eggs, Kekaha Juice Bar & Grill which serves up fresh juice and smoothies as well as local Hawaiian favorites like poke bowls, and Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co which features locally sourced coffee from Kauai coffee farms. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking the Na Pali Coast or Waimea Canyon State Park, camping at Waimea Beach Park or Mahaulepu Beach Park, kayaking along the Wailua River, fishing off Poipu beach pier or taking surf lessons while visiting Kalapaki Beach. Other organizations such as the Kekaha Community Association host events year round to bring locals together to celebrate their culture and community spirit. Local sporting events also occur throughout the year including softball games hosted by teams around the island, open water swims in Hanalei Bay during summer months and surfing competitions at Shipwreck's beach between July - September.
The population in Kekaha is 3,014. There are 3,005 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kekaha is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kekaha is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kekaha
- 50.7% are married
- 7.8% are divorced
- 25.6% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Kekaha
- 10.9% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 38.9% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 9.3% Two or more races
- 24.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander