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Kauai County
countyKauai County, Hawaii
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 15007
- Country
- United States
- County
- County of Kauaʻi
Geography
- Region
- Hawaiian Islands
- Total Area
- 1,266 sq mi
- Land Area
- 620 sq mi
- Water Area
- 646 sq mi
- Latitude
- 22.0111
- Longitude
- -159.7054
- Climate
- Tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 69°F to 84°F. Average rainfall is 41 inches per year. Known as the 'Garden Isle' due to lush scenery.
- Notable Features
- Na Pali Coast · Waimea Canyon · Mount Waialeale
- Neighboring Areas
- None (surrounded by the Pacific Ocean)
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 73,298
- Est. Population (2025)
- 73,747
- Median Age
- 42.7
- Median Income
- $93,612
- Poverty Rate
- 6.5%
- Owner-Occupied
- 67.3%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- Asian (29%), White (29%), Two or More Races (20.5%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (9.52%), Hispanic or Latino (5.57%)
Governance
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- County Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Hawaii State Department of Education
- Municipal Services
- Parks and Recreation · Fire Department · Police · Housing Agency · Emergency Management
U.S. Congress
Economy
- Economic Profile
- Tourism-based · Agriculture
- Employment Sectors
- Accommodation & Food Services · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade
- Major Employers
- Hotels · Restaurants · Healthcare Providers
Education
- Schools
- 21
- Students
- 9,408
- School Districts
- Hawaii State Department of Education
- Colleges & Universities
- Kauai Community College
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Lihue Airport (LIH) · Major Highways · Kauai Bus
- Utilities
- Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) · Department of Water
- Major Facilities
- Wilcox Memorial Hospital · Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital · Lihue Airport
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park · Waimea Canyon State Park · Kokee State Park · Hanalei Bay
- Parks & Trails
- Kalalau Trail · Numerous beach parks · County Parks
History
- Founded
- 1905
- Named After
- The island of Kauai
- Historical Significance
- Kauai is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian islands. It is known for its natural beauty and played a significant role in Hawaiian history and agriculture.
- Key Events
- Captain Cook's arrival in 1778 · Sugar plantation era · Hurricane Iniki (1992)