Kapaa is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Kapaa has a 2024 population of 10,870. Kapaa is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 9.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,961 in 2020.
The average household income in Kapaa is $109,478 with a poverty rate of 6.03%. The median age in Kapaa is 45.7 years: 44.1 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kapaa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,670 | 33.84% |
| White | 3,543 | 32.67% |
| Two or more races | 2,309 | 21.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,113 | 10.26% |
| Other race | 154 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.08% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,466 | 3.1 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 1,634 | 3.43 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 1,049 | 1.64 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Female | 543 | 4.62 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 240 | 3.88 | 71.3 | 28.8 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 355 | 4.23% |
| Associates Degree | 893 | 10.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,165 | 25.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 866 | 10.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,256 | 26.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 1,655 | 19.7% |
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 | 3,142 | 2,898 | 1,281 |
| White | 2,969 | 2,781 | 1,183 |
| 2+ Races | 1,229 | 1,119 | 390 |
| Islander | 804 | 792 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 409 | 397 | 145 |
| Other Race | 109 | 109 | 41 |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,107 | $53,598 | $32,861 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,767 | $0 | $67,650 |
| High School Graduate | $46,661 | $49,804 | $27,578 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $193,101 |
| Overall | $43,168 | $49,698 | $34,301 |
| Some College | $34,582 | $47,650 | $31,957 |
$43,168
Average Earnings
$49,698
Average Male
$34,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.99% of Kapaa residents speak only English, while 18.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,643 | 227 | 6.23% |
| White | 3,390 | 218 | 6.43% |
| Islander | 1,109 | 116 | 10.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,084 | 64 | 5.9% |
| Multiple | 2,241 | 27 | 1.2% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
6.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.66%
Male Poverty Rate
8.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kapaa is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kapaa is Multiple, with 1.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.02% |
| High School | 5.55% |
| Some College | 5.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.21% |
| Male Employed | 0.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,298 | $121,298 |
| Households | $87,895 | $109,478 |
| Married Families | $113,629 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,830 | $65,065 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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
548
Number of Veterans
515
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| Korea | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 254 |
| 35 to 54 | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 9.47% |
| Asian | 118 | 3.51% |
| Islander | 95 | 11.82% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 7.48% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 9 | 100% |
| Other Race | 7 | 5.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
49.84%
Born in Kapaa
83.81%
Native Born
16.19%
Foreign Born
6.52%
Non Citizen
9.67%
Naturalized
83.81% of Kapaa residents were born in the United States, with 49.84% having been born in Hawaii. 6.52% 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 | 10,870 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 10,858 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 10,846 | -670 | -5.82% |
| 2021 | 11,516 | 1,555 | 15.61% |
| 2020 | 9,961 | -619 | -5.85% |
| 2019 | 10,580 | 36 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 10,544 | 39 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 10,505 | -248 | -2.31% |
| 2016 | 10,753 | -41 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 10,794 | 212 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10,582 | 87 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 10,495 | 464 | 4.63% |
| 2012 | 10,031 | -219 | -2.14% |
| 2011 | 10,250 | -449 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 10,699 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,472 | 1,323 | 16.24% |
| 1990 | 8,149 | 3,682 | 82.43% |
| 1980 | 4,467 | 673 | 17.74% |
| 1970 | 3,794 | 355 | 10.32% |
| 1960 | 3,439 | 262 | 8.25% |
| 1950 | 3,177 | 349 | 12.34% |
| 1940 | 2,828 | 10 | 0.35% |
| 1930 | 2,818 | -8,052 | -74.08% |