CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Kaanapali

Hawaii · 1,045 residents · 5.003 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kahului metro area
Compare
The short version

Kaanapali is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,813. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 330 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 107% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,045
−24%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.3
+21%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4877299721K1K1990201020202024Kaanapali
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,813
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,288 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$102,606
+112%since 2000
from $48,506 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,944
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,760 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
74.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.3
+14%since 2000
from 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kaanapali on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(1,003)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(145)
Asian7.3%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.6%(599)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(56)
Asian6.1%(64)
Other5%(52)
Diversity Score37.4%(391)
Diversity Score
37
−14%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Kaanapali

Juno Ridge
Pop 1,072
St. George Island
Pop 1,133
Rehoboth Beach
Pop 1,309
Bethany Beach
Pop 1,104
Places similar to Kaanapali
Head to head

Compare Kaanapali to nearby cities

KAANAPALI VS
Lahaina
Income$88,889−36%
Home value$881,700−12%
Population10,162+769%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KAANAPALI VS
Waihee-Waiehu
Income$126,735−8%
Home value$777,000−22%
Population10,988+839%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KAANAPALI VS
Wailuku
Income$102,942−25%
Home value$855,700−14%
Population16,926+1347%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KAANAPALI VS
Kahului
Income$98,077−29%
Home value$862,600−14%
Population28,288+2318%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

Kaanapali, Hawaii has about 1,045 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaanapali, Hawaii earns about $137,813 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,944 a month.

How educated are people in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

About 56.5% 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 4.0% 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 477 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Hawaii
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Kaanapali with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →