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Poipu

Hawaii · 1,299 residents · 2.591 sq mi
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Poipu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,813. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,049,200. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,299
+21%since 2000
from 1,075 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
501 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
+13%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K1K1K1990201020202024Poipu
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,813
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,599
+120%since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food9.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,049,200
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,743
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,017 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
10.7
+61%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(846)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(124)
Asian11.2%(145)
Other7.4%(96)
Diversity Score60.7%(789)
Diversity Score
61
+30%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poipu, Hawaii?

Poipu, Hawaii has about 1,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poipu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Poipu, Hawaii earns about $97,813 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 $1,049,200, and the typical rent is about $1,743 a month.

How educated are people in Poipu, Hawaii?

About 57.1% 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 8.2% 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 231 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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