Kapolei is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Kapolei has a 2024 population of 23,954. Kapolei is currently growing at a rate of 2.69% annually and its population has increased by 11.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,541 in 2020.
The average household income in Kapolei is $144,835 with a poverty rate of 7.8%. The median age in Kapolei is 33.9 years: 32.4 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kapolei was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 8,243 | 36.31% |
| Asian | 6,903 | 30.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,312 | 14.59% |
| White | 3,246 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 502 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 495 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,944 | 3.25 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 4,432 | 3.71 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 1,248 | 1.34 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 998 | 3.62 | 69 | 31 |
| Male | 266 | 3.18 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 493 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,922 | 13.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,327 | 23.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 977 | 6.84% |
| High School Graduate | 4,195 | 29.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 505 | 3.54% |
| Some College | 2,863 | 20.05% |
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 | 5,300 | 4,803 | 1,820 |
| 2+ Races | 3,929 | 3,784 | 906 |
| Islander | 2,465 | 2,270 | 275 |
| White | 1,914 | 1,833 | 995 |
| Hispanic | 1,456 | 1,330 | 226 |
| Black | 364 | 364 | 259 |
| Other Race | 183 | 134 | 16 |
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 71.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,195 | $89,351 | $59,673 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,284 | $120,234 | $75,492 |
| High School Graduate | $56,984 | $71,307 | $37,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,408 | $33,750 | $40,597 |
| Overall | $60,309 | $72,432 | $51,173 |
| Some College | $56,491 | $71,280 | $46,076 |
$60,309
Average Earnings
$72,432
Average Male
$51,173
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.43% of Kapolei residents speak only English, while 18.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 8,234 | 789 | 9.58% |
| Asian | 6,850 | 627 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 3,441 | 569 | 16.54% |
| Islander | 3,300 | 153 | 4.64% |
| White | 2,750 | 93 | 3.38% |
| Black | 502 | 31 | 6.18% |
| Other | 495 | 29 | 5.86% |
7.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.68%
Male Poverty Rate
8.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kapolei is Hispanic, with 16.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kapolei is White, with 3.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.37% |
| Some College | 7.78% |
| High School | 6.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.7% |
| Male Employed | 4.01% |
| Female Employed | 2.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,217 | $150,045 |
| Households | $121,768 | $144,835 |
| Married Families | $136,802 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,071 | $99,856 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
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
1,867
Number of Veterans
1,508
Male Veterans
359
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 726 |
| First Gulf War | 697 |
| Vietnam | 391 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 576 |
| 55 to 64 | 418 |
| 18 to 34 | 321 |
| 75+ | 299 |
| 65 to 74 | 253 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 634 | 31.34% |
| Asian | 588 | 10.43% |
| 2+ Races | 440 | 9.89% |
| Islander | 155 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 7.96% |
| Black | 30 | 14.85% |
| Other Race | 20 | 9.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
60.26%
Born in Kapolei
87.08%
Native Born
12.92%
Foreign Born
2.94%
Non Citizen
9.98%
Naturalized
87.08% of Kapolei residents were born in the United States, with 60.26% having been born in Hawaii. 2.94% 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 | 23,954 | 627 | 2.69% |
| 2023 | 23,327 | 626 | 2.76% |
| 2022 | 22,701 | -547 | -2.35% |
| 2021 | 23,248 | 1,707 | 7.92% |
| 2020 | 21,541 | -133 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 21,674 | 200 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 21,474 | 388 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 21,086 | 1,880 | 9.79% |
| 2016 | 19,206 | 469 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 18,737 | 1,847 | 10.94% |
| 2014 | 16,890 | 1,389 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 15,501 | 1,347 | 9.52% |
| 2012 | 14,154 | 839 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 13,315 | -1,871 | -12.32% |
| 2010 | 15,186 | 0 | 0% |