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Kapaau

Hawaii · 2,008 residents · 6.177 sq mi
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Kapaau has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,027. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,008
+73%since 2000
from 1,159 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
325 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+12%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kapaau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,027
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,764 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,524
+49%since 2000
from $17,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+66%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(224)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(193)
Asian25.2%(292)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.2%(952)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(524)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(311)
Asian24.6%(493)
Other27.1%(545)
Diversity Score92.8%(1,864)
Diversity Score
93
+13%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapaau, Hawaii?

Kapaau, Hawaii has about 2,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kapaau, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kapaau, Hawaii earns about $61,027 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 $353,400, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Kapaau, Hawaii?

About 16.9% 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 13.1% 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 907 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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