of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. Points of interest The King Kamehameha Statue was cast in 1888, lost at sea, and then recovered and erected at Kapa'au. His actual birthplace was a few miles away in the Kohala Historical Sites State Monument, a remote area not easily accessible. June 11 is the state holiday Kamehameha Day, celebrated by a parade through the town. The Kauhola Point Lighthouse was on the coast about northeast of the town. Kohala High & Elementary School is located in Kapa'au and serves students in grades K-12. References Census-designated places in Hawaii County, Hawaii Populated places on Hawaii (island)