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East Kapolei

Hawaii · 7,551 residents · 3.647 sq mi
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East Kapolei is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,904. Population has grown 22% since 2023. Median home value is $697,300. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

7,551
+22%since 2023
from 6,200 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,070 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 1,700 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.2
+1%since 2023
from 27.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K4K6K7K8K20202024East Kapolei
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$118,904
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,339 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$38,866
+6%since 2023
from $36,826 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.293
−9%since 2023
from 0.323 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$697,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $743,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,031
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,947 in 2023
US average: $1,442
53.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
46.9% rent
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
53.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.9
−8%since 2023
from 6.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(528)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(793)
Asian32.5%(2,015)
Other45.9%(2,846)
Diversity Score82.5%(5,115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(660)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,141)
Asian28.1%(2,119)
Other47.8%(3,612)
Diversity Score82.7%(6,248)
83
Unchangedsince 2023
from 83 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.0 min
+4%since 2023
from 31.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
69.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
19.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
32.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
49.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
79.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Kapolei, Hawaii?

East Kapolei, Hawaii has about 7,551 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Kapolei, Hawaii?

The typical household in East Kapolei, Hawaii earns about $118,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Kapolei, Hawaii expensive?

In East Kapolei, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $697,300, and the typical rent is about $2,031 a month.

How educated are people in East Kapolei, Hawaii?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Kapolei, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Kapolei, Hawaii?

About 5.3% of people in East Kapolei, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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