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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kapaau

Hawaii · 1,159 residents · 6.177 sq mi
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Kapaau has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,764. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $159,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,159
+5%since 1990
from 1,101 in 1990
1990 – 2024
188 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 178 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+13%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9891K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kapaau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,764
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,131
+78%since 1990
from $9,611 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$159,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$743
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $507 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
29.4% rent
3.5
+12%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic24%(264)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(163)
Asian70.8%(779)
Diversity Score69.8%(769)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(224)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(193)
Asian25.2%(292)
Diversity Score82.2%(952)
82
+18%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+18.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapaau, Hawaii?

Kapaau, Hawaii has about 1,159 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kapaau, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kapaau, Hawaii earns about $45,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kapaau, Hawaii expensive?

In Kapaau, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Kapaau, Hawaii?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kapaau, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kapaau, Hawaii?

About 7.8% of people in Kapaau, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kapaau, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kapaau, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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