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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Kapaa Micro

Kapaa, HI · 1 counties · 67,091 residents · 619.84 sq mi
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Kapaa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $583,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,091
+15%since 2000
from 58,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K56K62K69K76K1990201020202024Kapaa
202474K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,531
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,020 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,513
+31%since 2000
from $20,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$583,200
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $739 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
+96%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(16,284)
Black0.3%(163)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(4,803)
Asian34.9%(20,412)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(43,400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(20,611)
Black0.4%(258)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(6,315)
Asian30.3%(20,296)
Other26.7%(17,903)
Diversity Score90%(60,378)
Diversity Score
90
+21%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

KapaaCENTRAL11,094
What's inside

1 component county

Kauai CountyCENTRAL73,400
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapaa, HI?

Kapaa, HI has about 67,091 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kapaa, HI?

The typical household in Kapaa, HI earns about $62,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kapaa, HI expensive?

In Kapaa, HI, the median home is worth about $583,200, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.

How educated are people in Kapaa, HI?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kapaa, HI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kapaa, HI?

About 8.8% of people in Kapaa, HI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kapaa, HI grown since 1990?

Yes, Kapaa, HI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,914 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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