Eleele at a Glance
Eleele is a small Hawaiian community located in the southern
side of Kauai County roughly 20 miles awayfrom Nawiliwili
Harbor and Lihue airport. In the Hawaiian language, Eleele
literally means “black” or “black water.”Covering a total
area of 0.83 square miles, Eleele is largely overshadowed
in popularity by its more touristy neighbors such as Waimea
and Hanapepe. However, Eleele’s Port Allen Harbor is an
island attraction primarily because it is the home base
of the famous Holo holo charter cruise. These charter boats
provide trips to different county islands including one
to the Na Pali Coast and the Forbidden Island of Nihau.
Based on a 2000 demographic data, Eleele had 2,040 citizens.
This number accounts for 0.17 % of the total state population,
making Eleele the 39th most populous community in Hawaii.
Most of the residents are Asians (notably Filipinos and
Japanese among others), and represent 61.8% of the total
population. Latinos (8.2%), Caucasians (7.7%) and Pacific
Islanders (5.3) embody also a significant number. Approximately,
it had a population density of 2,464 per square kilometer.
Families or non-single residences comprise roughly 80% of
the population, giving Eleele a higher concentration of
family household than most Hawaiian communities.
Eleele is engaged primarily in water-related businesses
including seasonal fishing and water-centered tourism. Activities
like snorkeling, surfing, and kayaking are notable sources
of income. According to the latest 2000 US Census Bureau
estimate, Eleele’s per capita income was $15, 873. It had
a median family income of $58, 016 and a median household
income of $46,075.
Eleele’s zip code is 96705.
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