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Poipu

Hawaii · 1,175 residents · 2.591 sq mi
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Poipu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,110,000. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,175
+9%since 2000
from 1,075 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+24%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K1K1K1990201020202024Poipu
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,333
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,442 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,778
+159%since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+4%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,110,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,840
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,017 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
69.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+16%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(734)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(45)
Asian16.4%(176)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(168)
Asian14%(164)
Other8.1%(95)
Diversity Score68.5%(805)
Diversity Score
69
+46%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poipu, Hawaii?

Poipu, Hawaii has about 1,175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poipu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Poipu, Hawaii earns about $143,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poipu, Hawaii expensive?

In Poipu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,110,000, and the typical rent is about $2,840 a month.

How educated are people in Poipu, Hawaii?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Poipu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poipu, Hawaii?

About 8.5% of people in Poipu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poipu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Poipu, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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