Kapaau is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Kapaau has a 2024 population of 2,012. Kapaau is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,927 in 2020.
The average household income in Kapaau is $74,252 with a poverty rate of 11.84%. The median age in Kapaau is 45.8 years: 42.8 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kapaau was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 890 | 45.13% |
| Asian | 515 | 26.12% |
| White | 436 | 22.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100 | 5.07% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 666 | 2.93 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 275 | 1.29 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 259 | 4.01 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Female | 102 | 4.65 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Male | 30 | 2.73 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 1.69% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 8.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 10.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 4.58% |
| High School Graduate | 691 | 48.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 4.79% |
| Some College | 311 | 21.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 490 | 490 | 35 |
| Asian | 441 | 362 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 412 | 412 | 0 |
| White | 353 | 340 | 127 |
| Islander | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,923 | $0 | $56,827 |
| Graduate Degree | $9,583 | $10,625 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,514 | $44,018 | $38,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,713 | $35,694 | $38,362 |
| Some College | $34,375 | $0 | $34,922 |
$37,713
Average Earnings
$35,694
Average Male
$38,362
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.58% of Kapaau residents speak only English, while 26.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 22.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 890 | 88 | 9.89% |
| White | 387 | 67 | 17.31% |
| Asian | 502 | 45 | 8.96% |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 662 | 21 | 3.17% |
11.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
13.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kapaau is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kapaau is Hispanic, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.74% |
| High School | 4.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.43% |
| Female Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,021 | $88,695 |
| Households | $65,076 | $74,252 |
| Married Families | $82,604 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,255 | $48,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
64.6%
Born in Kapaau
84.63%
Native Born
15.37%
Foreign Born
8.27%
Non Citizen
7.1%
Naturalized
84.63% of Kapaau residents were born in the United States, with 64.6% having been born in Hawaii. 8.27% 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 | 2,012 | 20 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1,992 | 20 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 1,972 | -72 | -3.52% |
| 2021 | 2,044 | 117 | 6.07% |
| 2020 | 1,927 | 126 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1,801 | 31 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1,770 | -12 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 1,782 | -153 | -7.91% |
| 2016 | 1,935 | 84 | 4.54% |
| 2015 | 1,851 | 184 | 11.04% |
| 2014 | 1,667 | 208 | 14.26% |
| 2013 | 1,459 | -216 | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 1,675 | 230 | 15.92% |
| 2011 | 1,445 | -289 | -16.67% |
| 2010 | 1,734 | 0 | 0% |