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Between 2014-2018, the county's racial makeup was as follows: <br />Race alone from 2014-2018 <br />American Community Survey <br />9.0% <br />Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander <br />32.5% <br />White <br />34.0% <br />Asian <br />22.6% <br />Two or more races <br />1.8% <br />Some other race <br />Race alone or in combination with other races from 2014-2018 <br />American Community Survey <br />49.4% White or part -White <br />51.3% Asian or part -Asian <br />24.8% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, part -Hawaiian <br />or part -Pacific Islander <br />5.4% Some other race or races <br />The median age was 42.4 years old. Children under 18 made up 22% of the <br />population, and about 19% of the population was 65 years and older. About 30% of <br />the population 25 years and older had a Bachelor's degree or higher. The percentage <br />of people in poverty was 8.8%. <br />Island of Niihau. The County of Kauai also includes the privately -owned island of <br />Niihau, which had a population of 170 in the 2010 decennial census. At 18 miles long <br />and 3 to 6 miles wide (70 square miles), it is the smallest of the populated Hawaiian <br />Islands. The highest point on the island is 1,280 feet. Niihau has no paved roads, <br />indoor plumbing, cars, stores, restaurants, or health or public safety officials. The State <br />Department of Education (DOE) supports Niihau School, which is located near the <br />village of Puuwai. Although electrical power is available at the school from a <br />photovoltaic system, no Internet or email system is available to Niihau School. <br />-39- <br />