How long is the commute from Kilauea, HI?
Workers who live in Kilauea, HI take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
16.8% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Kilauea get to work
| Means of transportation | Kilauea | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±7.4 points) | 72.0% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.0% (±3.8 points) | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.8% (±6.0 points) | 8.6% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Kilauea, the average commute is not measurably different from Kauai County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kilauea, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kauai County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (3.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kauai County, Kilauea ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kilauea
| Vehicles available | Kilauea | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 4.0% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.5% (±7.7 points) | 25.9% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.2% (±10.8 points) | 35.1% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.9% (±9.3 points) | 35.0% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Kilauea, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kauai County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (8.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kilauea
| Kilauea | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.8% (±6.0 points) | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.8 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Kilauea, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kauai County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (92.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kilauea
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilauea | — | 22.6 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Princeville | 5.3 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Anahola | 7.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Kapaa | 9.1 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Wailua Homesteads | 9.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wailua | 12 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hanamaulu | 15 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Lihue | 17 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Puhi | 17 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Princeville, HI (16.1 minutes), Hanamaulu, HI (17.5 minutes), Lihue, HI (16.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Anahola, HI (29.9 minutes), Kapaa, HI (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kauai County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kekaha | 26.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Omao | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Eleele | 24.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Kalaheo | 23.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Wailua | 23.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Wailua Homesteads | 23.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Kilauea | 22.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Waimea (Kauai County) | 21.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 | Koloa | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Kaumakani | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Lawai | 19.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | Hanamaulu | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Lihue | 16.8 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kauai County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kilauea is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kilauea
How long is the average commute in Kilauea?
Workers who live in Kilauea, HI take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kilauea without a car?
1.3% of households in Kilauea have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kilauea?
16.8% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Kilauea worked from home, and 99.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilauea CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilauea CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilauea CDP, Hawaii
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kilauea CDP, Hawaii (place:36650, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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