East Kapolei is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. East Kapolei has a 2024 population of 5,864. East Kapolei is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 175.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,127 in 2020.
The average household income in East Kapolei is $118,400 with a poverty rate of 13.25%. The median age in East Kapolei is 27 years: 28.4 years for males, and 24.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Kapolei was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,273 | 45.22% |
| Asian | 1,679 | 33.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 479 | 9.53% |
| White | 465 | 9.25% |
| Native American | 111 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,365 | 3.64 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 759 | 4.5 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.34 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
| Female | 238 | 4.01 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
| Male | 88 | 2.51 | 17 | 83 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.64
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 9.03% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 15.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 522 | 19.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 887 | 33.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.15% |
| Some College | 477 | 18.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,144 | 997 | 235 |
| 2+ Races | 758 | 690 | 166 |
| Islander | 370 | 370 | 33 |
| White | 294 | 267 | 135 |
| Hispanic | 217 | 217 | 47 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,703 | $106,016 | $53,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,016 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,125 | $48,052 | $37,442 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,475 | $43,900 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,893 | $67,827 | $42,961 |
| Some College | $69,091 | $90,320 | $33,839 |
$50,893
Average Earnings
$67,827
Average Male
$42,961
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.91% of East Kapolei residents speak only English, while 18.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 2,273 | 617 | 27.14% |
| Hispanic | 753 | 282 | 37.45% |
| White | 353 | 37 | 10.48% |
13.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.4%
Male Poverty Rate
16.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Kapolei is Hispanic, with 37.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Kapolei is White, with 10.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.01% |
| Some College | 4.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,891 | $122,778 |
| Households | $97,039 | $118,400 |
| Married Families | $122,566 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,947 | $82,666 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
210
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 107 | 8.6% |
| White | 51 | 17.06% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 3.3% |
| Islander | 18 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
3%
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
71.63%
Born in East Kapolei
89.87%
Native Born
10.13%
Foreign Born
3.78%
Non Citizen
6.35%
Naturalized
89.87% of East Kapolei residents were born in the United States, with 71.63% having been born in Hawaii. 3.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,864 | 419 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 5,445 | 419 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 5,026 | 1,416 | 39.22% |
| 2021 | 3,610 | 1,483 | 69.72% |
| 2020 | 2,127 | 0 | 0% |