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Papaikou

Hawaii · 1,166 residents · 1.454 sq mi
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Papaikou has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,837. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 248 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
−18%since 2000
from 1,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
802 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+17%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8001K1K1K2K1990201020202024Papaikou
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,837
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,811
+138%since 2000
from $13,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(225)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(123)
Asian35.2%(411)
Other20.2%(236)
Diversity Score88.7%(1,034)
Diversity Score
89
+45%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Papaikou, Hawaii?

Papaikou, Hawaii has about 1,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Papaikou, Hawaii?

The typical household in Papaikou, Hawaii earns about $57,837 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 $312,200, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Papaikou, Hawaii?

About 23.3% 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 32.2% 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 441 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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