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 $82,324 with a poverty rate of 7.51%. The median age in Kapaau is 45.3 years: 42.8 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kapaau was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 988 | 48.69% |
| Asian | 568 | 27.99% |
| White | 375 | 18.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 656 | 3.06 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Married | 274 | 3.99 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.17 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 119 | 4.7 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 32 | 2.63 | 75 | 25 |
3.91
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
83.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 3.72% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 2% |
| High School Graduate | 648 | 44.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 347 | 23.91% |
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 | 554 | 554 | 45 |
| Asian | 470 | 400 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 374 | 374 | 0 |
| White | 314 | 289 | 136 |
| Islander | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $58,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,240 | $51,827 | $40,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,296 | $49,583 | $38,854 |
| Some College | $36,071 | $0 | $37,917 |
$40,296
Average Earnings
$49,583
Average Male
$38,854
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.69% of Kapaau residents speak only English, while 25.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 21.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 988 | 58 | 5.87% |
| White | 330 | 42 | 12.73% |
| Asian | 561 | 30 | 5.35% |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 606 | 13 | 2.15% |
7.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.15%
Male Poverty Rate
9.55%
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 2.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.77% |
| Some College | 8.98% |
| High School | 2.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.61% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,375 | $101,463 |
| Households | $74,583 | $82,324 |
| Married Families | $98,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,268 | $42,370 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 25 | 3.54% |
| White | 12 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
63.92%
Born in Kapaau
85.71%
Native Born
14.29%
Foreign Born
6.9%
Non Citizen
7.39%
Naturalized
85.71% of Kapaau residents were born in the United States, with 63.92% having been born in Hawaii. 6.9% 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% |