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Captain Cook

Hawaii · 3,429 residents · 12.856 sq mi
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Captain Cook has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $573,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,429
+7%since 2000
from 3,206 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+11%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Captain Cook
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,720
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,644 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,008
+51%since 2000
from $21,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$573,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.3
+102%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(971)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(326)
Asian27.5%(942)
Other26.5%(910)
Diversity Score90.6%(3,108)
Diversity Score
91
+22%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

Captain Cook, Hawaii has about 3,429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Captain Cook, Hawaii earns about $55,720 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 $573,600, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

About 25.9% 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 7.7% 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 704 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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