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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Papaikou

Hawaii · 1,607 residents · 1.454 sq mi
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Papaikou has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $94,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,607
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,105 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−14%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8001K1K1K2K1990201020202024Papaikou
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,131
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,031 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,236
−18%vs 2000
vs $13,782 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$438
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $525 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
3.6
+11%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(206)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(97)
Asian44.9%(635)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(865)
1990
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(269)
Asian78.7%(1,264)
Other1.7%(27)
Diversity Score62.1%(998)
62
+2%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.8%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 15.5 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 Papaikou, Hawaii?

Papaikou, Hawaii has about 1,607 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Papaikou, Hawaii?

The typical household in Papaikou, Hawaii earns about $26,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Papaikou, Hawaii expensive?

In Papaikou, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Papaikou, Hawaii?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Papaikou, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Papaikou, Hawaii?

About 9.6% of people in Papaikou, 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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