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CITY · 2020 ACS

Kapolei

Hawaii · 21,411 residents · 4.369 sq mi
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Kapolei is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $598,200. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,411
−1%since 2019
from 21,674 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,901 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 4,961 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2019
from 31.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
12K15K18K21K24K201020202024Kapolei
202422K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $103,547 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,093
+15%since 2019
from $33,057 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $570,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,998
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,889 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
28.4% rent
Afford Score
5.2
−6%since 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(2,507)
Black1.4%(308)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(3,008)
Asian30.5%(6,604)
Other42.7%(9,247)
Diversity Score86.5%(18,756)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(2,121)
Black2.5%(531)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(2,675)
Asian33.5%(7,177)
Other44.1%(9,450)
Diversity Score85.4%(18,282)
Diversity Score
85
−1%since 2019
from 87 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
−8%since 2019
from 37.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapolei, Hawaii?

Kapolei, Hawaii has about 21,411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kapolei, Hawaii?

The typical household in Kapolei, Hawaii earns about $115,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kapolei, Hawaii expensive?

In Kapolei, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $598,200, and the typical rent is about $1,998 a month.

How educated are people in Kapolei, Hawaii?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kapolei, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kapolei, Hawaii?

About 5.2% of people in Kapolei, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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