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Captain Cook

Hawaii · 3,253 residents · 12.856 sq mi
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Captain Cook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $531,900. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,253
+1%since 2000
from 3,206 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+9%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Captain Cook
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,799
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,420
+34%since 2000
from $21,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$531,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,434
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(1,036)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(333)
Asian26.4%(860)
Other26.8%(871)
Diversity Score90.5%(2,945)
Diversity Score
91
+21%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+94%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

Captain Cook, Hawaii has about 3,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Captain Cook, Hawaii earns about $76,799 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 $531,900, and the typical rent is about $1,434 a month.

How educated are people in Captain Cook, Hawaii?

About 28.4% 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 14.6% 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 528 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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