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Papaikou

Hawaii · 1,314 residents · 1.454 sq mi
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Papaikou is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,568. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $275,900. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,314
−7%since 2000
from 1,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
904 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8001K1K1K2K1990201020202024Papaikou
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,568
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,457
+48%since 2000
from $13,782 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,900
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(229)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(160)
Asian39.3%(517)
Other30.8%(404)
Diversity Score88%(1,156)
Diversity Score
88
+44%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Papaikou, Hawaii?

Papaikou, Hawaii has about 1,314 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Papaikou, Hawaii?

The typical household in Papaikou, Hawaii earns about $60,568 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 $275,900, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Papaikou, Hawaii?

About 17.8% 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 9.3% of people in Papaikou, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Papaikou, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Papaikou, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 293 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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