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Kapaa

Hawaii · 11,652 residents · 10.032 sq mi
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Kapaa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,571. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $578,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,652
+23%since 2000
from 9,472 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,161 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+17%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Kapaa
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,571
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,448 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,569
+123%since 2000
from $16,878 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$578,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,541
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $744 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(3,513)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,449)
Asian24.9%(2,901)
Other25.1%(2,928)
Diversity Score91.7%(10,684)
Diversity Score
92
+20%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapaa, Hawaii?

Kapaa, Hawaii has about 11,652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kapaa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kapaa, Hawaii earns about $92,571 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 $578,500, and the typical rent is about $1,541 a month.

How educated are people in Kapaa, Hawaii?

About 30.3% 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 7.5% 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 3,503 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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