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CITY · 2020 ACS

Kaanapali

Hawaii · 1,161 residents · 5.003 sq mi
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Kaanapali is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,375. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 214 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,369,200. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,161
−16%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
57.2
+28%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4877299721K1K1990201020202024Kaanapali
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(41)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(53)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.8%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(29)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.4%(74)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.5%(110)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(129)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6421.4%(248)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7424.1%(280)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.2%(95)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,250
+68%since 2000
from $48,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food8.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,369,200
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,795
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,760 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
13.1
+45%since 2009
from 9.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(844)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(67)
Asian7.3%(85)
Other9.1%(105)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard3.9%(44)
Mexican3.1%(35)
Cuban0.6%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino1.6%(18)
Chinese1.3%(15)
Asian Indian1.3%(15)
Japanese1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English18.2%(203)
German11.8%(132)
Irish8%(89)
Dutch5.5%(61)
American5%(56)
Italian3.8%(42)
French3.3%(37)
Swedish3.2%(36)
Polish3%(34)
Norwegian2.6%(29)
Russian2.6%(29)
Scottish1.9%(21)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.8%(20)
Swiss1.6%(18)
British0.9%(10)
Serbian0.9%(10)
Portuguese0.6%(7)
Welsh0.6%(7)
Finnish0.5%(6)
Hungarian0.5%(6)
Austrian0.4%(4)
Danish0.4%(4)
Belgian0.3%(3)
Lithuanian0.2%(2)
Romanian0.2%(2)
Slovene0.2%(2)
Lebanese0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 1,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kaanapali, Hawaii earns about $104,375 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 $1,369,200, and the typical rent is about $2,795 a month.

How educated are people in Kaanapali, Hawaii?

About 44.7% 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 6.6% 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 593 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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

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