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Kapaa

Hawaii · 10,699 residents · 10.032 sq mi
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Kapaa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $518,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,699
+13%since 2000
from 9,472 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Kapaa
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,795
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,448 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,895
+36%since 2000
from $16,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$518,900
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,246
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $744 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+70%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(2,469)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(896)
Asian30.8%(2,920)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.6%(7,259)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(3,263)
Black0.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,215)
Asian26.2%(2,800)
Other20.1%(2,156)
Diversity Score90.7%(9,709)
Diversity Score
91
+18%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$394,000−24%
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Income$81,733+34%
Home value$518,300same
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapaa, Hawaii?

Kapaa, Hawaii has about 10,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kapaa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kapaa, Hawaii earns about $60,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kapaa, Hawaii expensive?

In Kapaa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $518,900, and the typical rent is about $1,246 a month.

How educated are people in Kapaa, Hawaii?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kapaa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kapaa, Hawaii?

About 11.4% of people in Kapaa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kapaa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kapaa, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,550 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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