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Kaanapali

Hawaii · 1,170 residents · 5.003 sq mi
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Kaanapali is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,167. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,952,200. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
1,170
−15%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 197 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
61.4
+37%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4877299721K1K1990201020202024Kaanapali
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(45)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(62)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.6%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(151)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447%(82)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.6%(66)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(210)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.8%(325)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.4%(157)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,167
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,288 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,475
+113%since 2000
from $48,506 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
−3%since 2010
from 0.558 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,952,200
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,760 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
72.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.5%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.1
+67%since 2009
from 9.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
29
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-Hispanic72.9%(1,003)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(145)
Asian7.3%(101)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(848)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(108)
Asian7%(82)
Other10.3%(121)
Diversity Score
56
+112%since 2009
from 27 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
Spaniard2.6%(31)
Mexican1.9%(22)
Nicaraguan0.3%(4)
Asian origin
Filipino3.3%(39)
Japanese1.5%(18)
Asian Indian1.1%(13)
Thai0.6%(7)
Chinese0.3%(3)
Korean0.3%(3)
Vietnamese0.3%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(3)
Ancestry
English15%(176)
German13.8%(161)
Irish10%(117)
Dutch3.7%(43)
Portuguese3.2%(38)
Scottish3.2%(38)
Brazilian3.2%(37)
Polish3.1%(36)
Italian3%(35)
Swedish2.7%(32)
French2.2%(26)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.5%(18)
Swiss1.5%(18)
Hungarian1.3%(15)
American0.9%(11)
British0.9%(11)
Norwegian0.9%(10)
Austrian0.5%(6)
Serbian0.4%(5)
Greek0.3%(4)
Lithuanian0.3%(4)
Welsh0.3%(4)
Arab0.3%(3)
Syrian0.3%(3)
Danish0.3%(3)
Ukrainian0.3%(3)
Canadian0.2%(2)
Slovene0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(114)
Married58.5%(329)
Widowed6.2%(35)
Divorced14.9%(84)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(87)
Married65.1%(312)
Widowed11.1%(53)
Divorced5.6%(27)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

Kaanapali, Hawaii has about 1,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaanapali, Hawaii earns about $129,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaanapali, Hawaii expensive?

In Kaanapali, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,952,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kaanapali, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

About 4.5% of people in Kaanapali, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaanapali, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaanapali, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 602 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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

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