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Honaunau-Napoopoo

Hawaii · 2,629 residents · 38.005 sq mi
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Honaunau-Napoopoo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $836,100. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,629
+9%since 2000
from 2,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 65 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+25%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Honaunau-Napoopoo
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(67)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.4%(64)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.5%(39)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(144)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(188)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(238)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.6%(146)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5424.5%(643)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(346)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.3%(508)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(185)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(61)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,929
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,912 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,885
+184%since 2000
from $20,025 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
+49%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$836,100
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,789
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
+20%since 2009
from 7.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(839)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(148)
Asian16.9%(408)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(1,082)
Black1.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino12%(316)
Asian14.5%(382)
Other30.4%(799)
Diversity Score
88
+12%since 2009
from 78 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.7%(175)
Costa Rican0.4%(10)
Asian origin
Japanese4.4%(116)
Thai4.1%(108)
Filipino2.6%(69)
Korean2.1%(54)
Chinese0.6%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Portuguese9.1%(240)
Irish8%(210)
German6.1%(161)
English5%(132)
Italian4.1%(109)
American3.9%(103)
Dutch2.2%(58)
French2.2%(57)
Polish1.3%(35)
Scottish1.1%(29)
Austrian1.1%(28)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(28)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1%(25)
Norwegian0.9%(24)
Australian0.8%(21)
Iranian0.8%(21)
West Indian0.8%(20)
Welsh0.7%(18)
Czech0.3%(9)
Russian0.3%(8)
Canadian0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(386)
Married57.6%(796)
Widowed1.5%(21)
Divorced13%(179)
Women 15+
Never married15%(162)
Married66.4%(715)
Widowed9%(97)
Divorced9.6%(103)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii?

Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii has about 2,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii earns about $93,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii expensive?

In Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $836,100, and the typical rent is about $1,789 a month.

How educated are people in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii?

About 7.8% of people in Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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