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East Kapolei

Hawaii · 5,299 residents · 3.647 sq mi
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East Kapolei is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,280. Population has grown 47% since 2021. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $685,800. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $685,800, the poverty rate sits 117% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

5,299
+47%vs 2021
vs 3,610 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,453 / sq mi
+47%vs 2021
vs 990 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
28.1
+14%vs 2021
vs 24.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
3K4K6K7K8K20202024East Kapolei
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,280
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $83,848 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,440
−10%vs 2021
vs $28,341 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
27.8%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$685,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $669,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,162
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,427 in 2021
US average: $1,124
58.2%
+17.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.7% in 2021
41.8% rent
8.7
+8%vs 2021
vs 8.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(206)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(678)
Asian30.5%(1,101)
Other44.6%(1,611)
Diversity Score83.7%(3,020)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(387)
Black2.1%(109)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(729)
Asian28.6%(1,513)
Other40.9%(2,165)
Diversity Score85.1%(4,511)
85
+2%vs 2021
vs 84 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
1.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.6 min
+10%vs 2021
vs 37.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
68.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
69.2%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
39.6%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 39.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.7% in 2021
56.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.3% in 2021
9.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Kapolei, Hawaii?

East Kapolei, Hawaii has about 5,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Kapolei, Hawaii earns about $79,280 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 $685,800, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in East Kapolei, Hawaii?

About 15.5% 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 27.8% 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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