Captain Cook is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Captain Cook has a 2024 population of 4,253. Captain Cook is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually but its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,361 in 2020.
The average household income in Captain Cook is $172,739 with a poverty rate of 8.95%. The median age in Captain Cook is 40.7 years: 35.1 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Captain Cook was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,451 | 38.68% |
| White | 1,264 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 657 | 17.52% |
| Other race | 306 | 8.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 941 | 3.99 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 594 | 4.4 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 162 | 1.25 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Female | 153 | 4.35 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 32 | 8.44 | 0 | 100 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.99
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 229 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 405 | 15.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 296 | 11.22% |
| High School Graduate | 651 | 24.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 234 | 8.87% |
| Some College | 725 | 27.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,079 | 1,068 | 330 |
| 2+ Races | 799 | 627 | 158 |
| Asian | 506 | 498 | 166 |
| Hispanic | 301 | 133 | 34 |
| Other Race | 117 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 73 | 50 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,908 | $0 | $51,414 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,902 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,481 | $51,603 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,160 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,248 | $55,260 | $39,149 |
| Some College | $38,100 | $92,250 | $23,563 |
$42,248
Average Earnings
$55,260
Average Male
$39,149
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.92% of Captain Cook residents speak only English, while 30.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,159 | 208 | 17.95% |
| Multiple | 1,451 | 124 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 736 | 82 | 11.14% |
8.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.6%
Male Poverty Rate
9.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Captain Cook is White, with 17.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Captain Cook is Multiple, with 8.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.45% |
| High School | 5.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.3% |
| Female Employed | 2.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,676 | $133,959 |
| Households | $124,551 | $172,739 |
| Married Families | $122,617 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,000 | $128,360 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
247
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 137 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 12.61% |
| Asian | 78 | 14.97% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 6.91% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.08% |
| Islander | 15 | 20.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.44%
Born in Captain Cook
91.98%
Native Born
8.02%
Foreign Born
5.73%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
91.98% of Captain Cook residents were born in the United States, with 62.44% having been born in Hawaii. 5.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,253 | 59 | 1.41% |
| 2023 | 4,194 | 59 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 4,135 | 48 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 4,087 | -274 | -6.28% |
| 2020 | 4,361 | 190 | 4.56% |
| 2019 | 4,171 | 184 | 4.61% |
| 2018 | 3,987 | 38 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 3,949 | -429 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 4,378 | -216 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 4,594 | 329 | 7.71% |
| 2014 | 4,265 | 109 | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 4,156 | 358 | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 3,798 | 358 | 10.41% |
| 2011 | 3,440 | 11 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 3,429 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,206 | -1,047 | -24.62% |