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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kapalua

Hawaii · 394 residents · 4.845 sq mi
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Kapalua is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $225,000. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $225,000, the poverty rate sits 209% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

394
−16%vs 2000
vs 467 in 2000
1990 – 2024
81 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.4
−34%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2703323954575191990201020202024Kapalua
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,458
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,292 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,943
−72%vs 2000
vs $75,992 in 2000
US average: $14,340
40.9%
+33.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$225,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $585,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,308 in 2000
US average: $450
61.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.5% in 2000
38.8% rent
4.8
−53%vs 2000
vs 10.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(274)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(16)
Asian11.3%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.9%(200)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian17.3%(68)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(153)
39
−10%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.2%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+63%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kapalua, Hawaii?

Kapalua, Hawaii has about 394 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kapalua, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kapalua, Hawaii earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kapalua, Hawaii expensive?

In Kapalua, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Kapalua, Hawaii?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kapalua, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kapalua, Hawaii?

About 40.9% of people in Kapalua, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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