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Kapalua

Hawaii · 353 residents · 4.845 sq mi
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Kapalua is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,536. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
−24%since 2000
from 467 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.0
+34%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2703323954575191990201020202024Kapalua
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,536
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,967
+4%since 2000
from $75,992 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services36.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
77.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.3
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70%(247)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(14)
Asian6.8%(24)
Other30.8%(109)
Diversity Score66.3%(234)
Diversity Score
66
+54%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapalua, Hawaii?

Kapalua, Hawaii has about 353 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kapalua, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kapalua, Hawaii earns about $120,536 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Kapalua, Hawaii?

About 36.7% 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 2.4% of people in Kapalua, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kapalua, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Kapalua, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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