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Captain Cook

Hawaii · 3,419 residents · 12.856 sq mi
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Captain Cook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,675. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $770,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,419
+7%since 2000
from 3,206 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
266 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Captain Cook
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,675
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,644 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,594
+72%since 2000
from $21,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−19%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$770,600
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,164
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+39%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(1,015)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8%(258)
Asian30.8%(989)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.6%(2,391)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(625)
Asian21.9%(748)
Other35%(1,196)
Diversity Score91.8%(3,139)
Diversity Score
92
+23%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 69.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

Captain Cook, Hawaii has about 3,419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

The typical household in Captain Cook, Hawaii earns about $108,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Captain Cook, Hawaii expensive?

In Captain Cook, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $770,600, and the typical rent is about $2,164 a month.

How educated are people in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Captain Cook, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

About 4.4% of people in Captain Cook, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Captain Cook, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Captain Cook, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 694 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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