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Kapaa Overview

10,846
TOTAL POPULATION
5,763
MALE POPULATION
5,083
FEMALE POPULATION
113.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
88.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,074
PER CAPITA INCOME
$105,298
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$87,895
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,944
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kapaa Zip Codes

Kapaa Area Codes

Race in Kapaa

The most populous races in Kapaa are Asian (3,670 | 33.8%), White / Caucasian (3,543 | 32.7%), and Two or more Races (2,309 | 21.3%).
Race in Kapaa
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,67033.8%
Black / African American480.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,11310.3%
Hispanic or Latino1,08410.0%
Native / Alaskan90.1%
White / Caucasian3,54332.7%
Two or more Races2,30921.3%
Some other Race1541.4%
Total10,846100.0%

Ancestry in Kapaa

The most populous ancestries reported in Kapaa are Korean (2,882 | 26.6%), Bhutanese (2,476 | 22.8%), Native Hawaiian (2,423 | 22.3%), Indian (Asian) (1,388 | 12.8%), and German (1,076 | 9.9%), together accounting for 94.5% of all Kapaa residents.
Ancestry in Kapaa
Ancestry# Population% Population
American340.3%
Arab290.3%
Bhutanese2,47622.8%
British350.3%
Burmese3453.2%
Cherokee2111.9%
Chinese1261.2%
Czech140.1%
Danish360.3%
Dutch1061.0%
Eastern European200.2%
English5715.3%
European2782.6%
French3523.3%
German1,0769.9%
Indian (Asian)1,38812.8%
Irish7446.9%
Iroquois420.4%
Italian2622.4%
Korean2,88226.6%
Mexican2702.5%
Native Hawaiian2,42322.3%
Navajo90.1%
Northern European310.3%
Norwegian620.6%
Palestinian290.3%
Peruvian1201.1%
Polish660.6%
Portuguese3283.0%
Puerto Rican5074.7%
Russian520.5%
Scandinavian1591.5%
Scotch-Irish190.2%
Scottish1331.2%
Sioux70.1%
South American1201.1%
Spaniard1871.7%
Swedish770.7%
Swiss610.6%
Thai230.2%
Ukrainian240.2%
Welsh570.5%
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Immigrants in Kapaa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kapaa came from Asia (1,513 | 14.0%), South Eastern Asia (1,402 | 12.9%), Philippines (1,333 | 12.3%), Europe (141 | 1.3%), and Eastern Asia (88 | 0.8%), together accounting for 41.3% of all Kapaa residents.
Immigrants in Kapaa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1,51314.0%
Canada150.1%
Eastern Asia880.8%
England120.1%
Europe1411.3%
India230.2%
Indonesia290.3%
Ireland740.7%
Japan520.5%
Korea360.3%
Laos400.4%
Micronesia280.3%
Netherlands550.5%
Northern Europe860.8%
Oceania870.8%
Philippines1,33312.3%
South Central Asia230.2%
South Eastern Asia1,40212.9%
Western Europe550.5%
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Sex and Age in Kapaa

Sex and Age in Kapaa

The most populous age groups in Kapaa are 5 to 9 Years (612 | 10.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (513 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kapaa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years199 (3.5%)207 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years612 (10.6%)221 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years221 (3.8%)137 (2.7%)
15 to 19 Years346 (6.0%)92 (1.8%)
20 to 24 Years184 (3.2%)226 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years286 (5.0%)450 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years257 (4.5%)178 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Years445 (7.7%)513 (10.1%)
40 to 44 Years444 (7.7%)235 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years338 (5.9%)457 (9.0%)
50 to 54 Years577 (10.0%)421 (8.3%)
55 to 59 Years347 (6.0%)287 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years602 (10.4%)346 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years188 (3.3%)446 (8.8%)
70 to 74 Years280 (4.9%)280 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years247 (4.3%)336 (6.6%)
80 to 84 Years154 (2.7%)76 (1.5%)
85 Years and over36 (0.6%)175 (3.4%)
Total5,763 (100.0%)5,083 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kapaa

Median Family Size in Kapaa

The median family size in Kapaa is 3.50 persons per family, with single female/mother families (543 | 22.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (240 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kapaa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,634 (67.6%)3.32
Single Male/Father240 (9.9%)3.17
Single Female/Mother543 (22.5%)4.18
Total Families2,417 (100.0%)3.50

Median Household Size in Kapaa

The median household size in Kapaa is 3.10 persons per household, with single female/mother households (543 | 15.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.62 persons per household. non-family households (1,049 | 30.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.64 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kapaa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,634 (47.1%)3.43
Single Male/Father240 (6.9%)3.88
Single Female/Mother543 (15.7%)4.62
Non-family1,049 (30.3%)1.64
Total Households3,466 (100.0%)3.10

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kapaa

Out of a total of 3,466 households in Kapaa, 2,417 (69.7%) are family households, while 1,049 (30.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,169, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 684.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kapaa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-684 (19.7%)
2-Person Households1,169 (33.7%)326 (9.4%)
3-Person Households476 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households505 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households111 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households74 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households82 (2.4%)39 (1.1%)
Total2,417 (69.7%)1,049 (30.3%)

Female Fertility in Kapaa

Fertility by Age in Kapaa

Average fertility rate in Kapaa is 11.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kapaa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years26 (100.0%)18.0
Total26 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kapaa

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kapaa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kapaa

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kapaa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree26 (100.0%)36.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total26 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kapaa

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kapaa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)

Income in Kapaa

Income Overview in Kapaa

Per Capita Income in Kapaa is $39,074, while median incomes of families and households are $105,298 and $87,895 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,846$39,074
Median Family Income2,417$105,298
Mean Family Income2,417$121,298
Median Household Income3,466$87,895
Mean Household Income3,466$109,478
Income Deficit2,417$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,84631.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,84668.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,8460.42

Earnings by Sex in Kapaa

Average Earnings in Kapaa are $39,239, $47,630 for men and $32,640 for women, a difference of 31.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Kapaa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,169 (49.6%)$47,630
Female3,215 (50.4%)$32,640
Total6,384 (100.0%)$39,239

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kapaa

The most common earnings brackets in Kapaa are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (367 | 11.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (286 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kapaa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less143 (4.5%)181 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999110 (3.5%)196 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (0.4%)96 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (0.4%)257 (8.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (0.3%)91 (2.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99994 (3.0%)166 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499201 (6.3%)188 (5.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99943 (1.4%)15 (0.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49969 (2.2%)80 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99966 (2.1%)21 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999196 (6.2%)226 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999200 (6.3%)251 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999182 (5.7%)184 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99952 (1.6%)123 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999367 (11.6%)90 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999180 (5.7%)86 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999300 (9.5%)286 (8.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999358 (11.3%)193 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999301 (9.5%)203 (6.3%)
$100,000+273 (8.6%)282 (8.8%)
Total3,169 (100.0%)3,215 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kapaa

Average earnings in Kapaa are $49,698 for men and $34,301 for women, a difference of 31.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,598, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $47,650. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $193,101, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,578.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kapaa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$49,804$27,578
College or Associate's Degree$47,650$31,957
Bachelor's Degree$53,598$32,861
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,698$34,301

Family Income in Kapaa

Family Income Brackets in Kapaa

According to the Kapaa family income data, there are 769 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.8% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kapaa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000220.9%
$10,000 to $14,999461.9%
$15,000 to $24,999241.0%
$25,000 to $34,99950.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991164.8%
$50,000 to $74,99951021.1%
$75,000 to $99,99935014.5%
$100,000 to $149,99976931.8%
$150,000 to $199,99936014.9%
$200,000+2108.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kapaa

7+ person families (82 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kapaa with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (1,378 | 57.0%) have the highest median income of $47,628 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kapaa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,378 (57.0%)$95,255
3-Person Families425 (17.6%)$104,763
4-Person Families405 (16.8%)$108,795
5-Person Families110 (4.5%)$114,348
6-Person Families17 (0.7%)$0
7+ Person Families82 (3.4%)$250,001
Total2,417 (100.0%)$105,298

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kapaa

The median family income in Kapaa is $105,298, with families comprising 3+ earners (428) having the highest median family income of $162,000, while families with 1 earner (710) have the lowest median family income of $79,145, accounting for 17.7% and 29.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kapaa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners283 (11.7%)$95,335
1 Earner710 (29.4%)$79,145
2 Earners996 (41.2%)$112,351
3+ Earners428 (17.7%)$162,000
Total2,417 (100.0%)$105,298

Household Income in Kapaa

Household Income Brackets in Kapaa

With 887 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kapaa, accounting for 25.6% of all households. In contrast, only 55 households (1.6%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kapaa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001775.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991143.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992045.9%
$25,000 to $34,999551.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992567.4%
$50,000 to $74,99964518.6%
$75,000 to $99,99943712.6%
$100,000 to $149,99988725.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993199.2%
$200,000+37110.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kapaa

The median household income in Kapaa is $87,895, with the highest median household income of $106,052 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,547 households (44.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $64,849, with 1,165 households (33.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kapaa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years31 (0.9%)$77,039
25 to 44 Years723 (20.9%)$79,336
45 to 64 Years1,547 (44.6%)$106,052
65+ Years1,165 (33.6%)$64,849
Total3,466 (100.0%)$87,895

Poverty in Kapaa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kapaa

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Kapaa, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (27.1%) and 21 females (70.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kapaa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (4.0%)9 (4.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)21 (70.0%)
15 Years18 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years38 (27.1%)11 (52.4%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)48 (16.2%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years14 (1.6%)111 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years35 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years39 (4.1%)65 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (3.0%)114 (15.8%)
75 Years and over21 (5.0%)40 (7.1%)
Total210 (3.7%)437 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kapaa

According to the poverty statistics in Kapaa, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kapaa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years191 (96.0%)198 (95.7%)
5 Years75 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years597 (96.3%)216 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years138 (100.0%)9 (30.0%)
15 Years86 (82.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years102 (72.9%)10 (47.6%)
18 to 24 Years286 (100.0%)249 (83.8%)
25 to 34 Years543 (100.0%)610 (97.1%)
35 to 44 Years875 (98.4%)637 (85.2%)
45 to 54 Years880 (96.2%)878 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years910 (95.9%)568 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years447 (97.0%)609 (84.2%)
75 Years and over398 (95.0%)526 (92.9%)
Total5,528 (96.3%)4,558 (91.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kapaa

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kapaa show that 1.0% or 17 of the total 1,634 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.3%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kapaa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,264 (98.7%)17 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,617 (99.0%)17 (1.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kapaa

According to the poverty data in Kapaa, 3.7% or 9 single-father households and 7.7% or 42 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (13.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kapaa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (13.2%)21 (8.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (3.7%)42 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kapaa

The poverty data for Kapaa shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (1.0%) and 51 of the single-parent households (6.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (1.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 household (42.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kapaa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children17 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)30 (9.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (42.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (1.0%)51 (6.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Kapaa

Employment by Class of Employer in Kapaa

Among the 5,660 employed individuals in Kapaa, private company employees (3,240 | 57.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (699 | 12.3%), and state government employees (517 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kapaa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,24057.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1703.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)69912.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations3866.8%
Local Government Employees4377.7%
State Government Employees5179.1%
Federal Government Employees1122.0%
Unpaid Family Workers991.8%
Total5,660100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kapaa

According to the labor force statistics for Kapaa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,145), 65.0% or 5,944 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 113 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 92.0% or 377 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.2% or 66 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kapaa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years113 (33.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years377 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years601 (81.7%)14 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Years320 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,504 (91.9%)27 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,565 (87.3%)66 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years449 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years557 (58.8%)6 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years427 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,944 (65.0%)113 (1.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kapaa

According to labor force statistics for Kapaa, 80.8% of individuals (4,996) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,183) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 115 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.8% or 1,959 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.9% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kapaa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School236 (73.8%)73 (22.9%)
High School Diploma1,248 (80.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,557 (81.0%)65 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,959 (81.8%)7 (0.3%)
Total4,996 (80.8%)142 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kapaa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kapaa are Community & Social Service (582 | 10.0%), Management (542 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (361 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (312 | 5.3%), and Health Technologists (178 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kapaa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kapaa, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (85.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kapaa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management290 (53.5%)252 (46.5%)
Business & Financial73 (52.1%)67 (47.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science75 (62.5%)45 (37.5%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (21.0%)45 (78.9%)
Community & Social Service 132 (22.7%)450 (77.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library34 (9.4%)327 (90.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment98 (85.2%)17 (14.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating20 (6.4%)292 (93.6%)
Health Technologists20 (11.2%)158 (88.8%)
Total (Category)590 (34.8%)1,106 (65.2%)
Total (Overall)2,817 (48.3%)3,013 (51.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kapaa are Security & Protection (494 | 8.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (416 | 7.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (411 | 7.0%), Personal Care & Service (249 | 4.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (218 | 3.7%).
Services Occupations in Kapaa

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kapaa, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (97.4%), and Law Enforcement (84.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (75.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (53.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kapaa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)168 (100.0%)
Security & Protection481 (97.4%)13 (2.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement70 (84.3%)13 (15.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving103 (24.8%)313 (75.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance101 (46.3%)117 (53.7%)
Personal Care & Service134 (53.8%)115 (46.2%)
Total (Category)819 (53.0%)726 (47.0%)
Total (Overall)2,817 (48.3%)3,013 (51.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kapaa are Office & Administration (844 | 14.5%), and Sales & Related (501 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kapaa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kapaa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related259 (51.7%)242 (48.3%)
Office & Administration174 (20.6%)670 (79.4%)
Total (Category)433 (32.2%)912 (67.8%)
Total (Overall)2,817 (48.3%)3,013 (51.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kapaa are Construction & Extraction (471 | 8.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (251 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (34 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kapaa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kapaa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction426 (90.4%)45 (9.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair251 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)711 (94.1%)45 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)2,817 (48.3%)3,013 (51.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kapaa are Production (274 | 4.7%), Transportation (120 | 2.1%), and Material Moving (94 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kapaa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kapaa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production123 (44.9%)151 (55.1%)
Transportation47 (39.2%)73 (60.8%)
Material Moving94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)264 (54.1%)224 (45.9%)
Total (Overall)2,817 (48.3%)3,013 (51.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kapaa

Employment Industries in Kapaa

The major employment industries in Kapaa include Accommodation & Food Services (811 | 13.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (748 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (664 | 11.4%), Public Administration (589 | 10.1%), and Construction (489 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Kapaa

Employment Industries by Sex in Kapaa

The Kapaa industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.4%), and Educational Services (78.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kapaa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction397 (81.2%)92 (18.8%)
Manufacturing39 (27.5%)103 (72.5%)
Wholesale Trade86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade273 (41.1%)391 (58.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing157 (51.8%)146 (48.2%)
Utilities80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance58 (38.4%)93 (61.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing168 (87.5%)24 (12.5%)
Professional & Scientific71 (32.7%)146 (67.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support136 (53.3%)119 (46.7%)
Educational Services80 (21.9%)286 (78.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance87 (11.6%)661 (88.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)173 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services374 (46.1%)437 (53.9%)
Public Administration471 (80.0%)118 (20.0%)
Total2,817 (48.3%)3,013 (51.7%)

Education in Kapaa

School Enrollment in Kapaa

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,402 students in Kapaa are elementary school (574 | 23.9%), college / undergraduate (533 | 22.2%), and high school (459 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Kapaa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1807.5%
Kindergarten1907.9%
Elementary School57423.9%
Middle School28711.9%
High School45919.1%
College / Undergraduate53322.2%
Graduate / Professional1797.4%
Total2,402100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kapaa

Out of a total of 2,402 students who are enrolled in schools in Kapaa, 411 (17.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,991 (82.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 170 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 153 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kapaa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)170 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old661 (89.7%)76 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds335 (95.2%)17 (4.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds240 (90.6%)25 (9.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds153 (84.1%)29 (15.9%)
35 Years and over183 (66.3%)93 (33.7%)
Total1,991 (82.9%)411 (17.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kapaa

Business (628 | 18.6%), science & technology (373 | 11.0%), education (326 | 9.6%), arts & humanities (303 | 8.9%), and social sciences (299 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 3,384 individuals in Kapaa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kapaa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1685.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2046.0%
Physical & Health Sciences812.4%
Psychology1845.4%
Social Sciences2998.8%
Engineering2888.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies210.6%
Science & Technology37311.0%
Business62818.6%
Education3269.6%
Literature & Languages391.1%
Liberal Arts & History1855.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1223.6%
Communications1634.8%
Arts & Humanities3038.9%
Total3,384100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kapaa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kapaa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kapaa are males with 4 vehicles (655, accounting for 23.6%) and females with 4 vehicles (775, making up 22.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kapaa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle100 (3.6%)48 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle371 (13.4%)235 (8.1%)
2 Vehicles611 (22.1%)580 (20.1%)
3 Vehicles598 (21.6%)954 (33.0%)
4 Vehicles655 (23.6%)775 (26.8%)
5 or more Vehicles436 (15.7%)297 (10.3%)
Total2,771 (100.0%)2,889 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kapaa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kapaa are 20 to 24 minutes (1,090 commuters, 20.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (994 commuters, 18.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (851 commuters, 16.1%).
Commute Time in Kapaa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes551.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3356.3%
10 to 14 Minutes85116.1%
15 to 19 Minutes68713.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,09020.6%
25 to 29 Minutes3787.1%
30 to 34 Minutes99418.8%
35 to 39 Minutes841.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2885.4%
45 to 59 Minutes3155.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1813.4%
90 or more Minutes430.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Kapaa

The most common commute times in Kapaa are 20 to 24 minutes (725 commuters, 27.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (593 commuters, 22.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kapaa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes55 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes214 (8.2%)121 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes258 (9.9%)593 (22.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes447 (17.1%)240 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes725 (27.7%)365 (13.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes138 (5.3%)240 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes460 (17.6%)534 (19.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (1.1%)56 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes68 (2.6%)220 (8.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes159 (6.1%)156 (5.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes42 (1.6%)139 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes21 (0.8%)22 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kapaa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kapaa are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (716, 27.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (682, 25.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kapaa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM88 (3.4%)36 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM70 (2.7%)265 (9.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM131 (5.0%)199 (7.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM317 (12.1%)256 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM286 (10.9%)440 (16.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM716 (27.4%)682 (25.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM51 (1.9%)177 (6.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM242 (9.2%)191 (7.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM68 (2.6%)37 (1.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM138 (5.3%)65 (2.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)96 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)39 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM341 (13.0%)199 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM167 (6.4%)4 (0.2%)
Total2,615 (100.0%)2,686 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kapaa

Occupancy by Ownership in Kapaa

Of the total 3,466 dwellings in Kapaa, owner-occupied units account for 2,199 (63.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,267 (36.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kapaa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,19963.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,26736.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,466100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kapaa

Occupancy by Household Size in Kapaa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household68419.7%
2-Person Household1,49543.1%
3-Person Household47613.7%
4+ Person Household81123.4%
Total Housing Units3,466100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kapaa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kapaa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household369 (53.9%)315 (46.1%)
2-Person Household1,142 (76.4%)353 (23.6%)
3-Person Household206 (43.3%)270 (56.7%)
4+ Person Household482 (59.4%)329 (40.6%)
Total Housing Units2,199 (63.4%)1,267 (36.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kapaa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kapaa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School116 (56.0%)91 (44.0%)
High School Diploma459 (65.5%)242 (34.5%)
College/Associate Degree810 (62.5%)486 (37.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher814 (64.5%)448 (35.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kapaa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kapaa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3259.4%
35 to 44 Years42912.4%
45 to 54 Years93927.1%
55 to 64 Years60817.5%
65 to 74 Years76622.1%
75 to 84 Years3239.3%
85 Years and Over762.2%
Total3,466100.0%

Housing Finances in Kapaa

Median Income by Occupancy in Kapaa

Median Income by Occupancy in Kapaa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,199 (63.4%)$88,618
Renter-Occupied1,267 (36.6%)$84,276
Average3,466 (100.0%)$87,895

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kapaa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kapaa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000107 (4.9%)10 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99931 (1.4%)30 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99954 (2.5%)59 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99936 (1.6%)62 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999108 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (1.8%)16 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999156 (7.1%)100 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999361 (16.4%)283 (22.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999318 (14.5%)118 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999530 (24.1%)358 (28.3%)
$150,000 or more458 (20.8%)231 (18.2%)
Total2,199 (100.0%)1,267 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kapaa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kapaa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30082 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499489 (22.2%)4 (0.3%)
$500 to $799379 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99975 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499186 (8.5%)145 (11.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999188 (8.6%)568 (44.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49996 (4.4%)177 (14.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999339 (15.4%)27 (2.1%)
$3,000 or more365 (16.6%)125 (9.9%)
Total2,199 (100.0%)1,267 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kapaa

Housing Structures in Kapaa

Housing Structures in Kapaa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,91284.0%
Single Unit, Attached2346.8%
2 Unit Apartments1043.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments551.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments280.8%
10 or more Apartments1333.8%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total3,466100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kapaa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kapaa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,919 (65.9%)993 (34.1%)
Single Unit, Attached186 (79.5%)48 (20.5%)
2 Unit Apartments6 (5.8%)98 (94.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments5 (3.8%)128 (96.2%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,199 (63.4%)1,267 (36.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kapaa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kapaa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6 (0.3%)80 (6.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms97 (4.4%)238 (18.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,156 (52.6%)588 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms630 (28.6%)319 (25.2%)
8 or more Rooms310 (14.1%)42 (3.3%)
Total2,199 (100.0%)1,267 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kapaa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kapaa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas52 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas182 (8.3%)93 (7.3%)
Electricity721 (32.8%)536 (42.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels104 (4.7%)23 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used1,140 (51.8%)615 (48.5%)
Total2,199 (100.0%)1,267 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kapaa

Household Vehicle Usage in Kapaa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (1.0%)177 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle635 (28.9%)293 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles848 (38.6%)220 (17.4%)
3 or more Vehicles694 (31.6%)577 (45.5%)
Total2,199 (100.0%)1,267 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kapaa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kapaa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,0991,100
Median Property Value$708,800$680,400
Median Household Income$78,320$288
Monthly Housing Costs$518$365
Real Estate Taxes$1,153$27

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kapaa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kapaa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)50 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)35 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99919 (1.7%)5 (0.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999290 (26.4%)131 (11.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999288 (26.2%)456 (41.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999317 (28.8%)273 (24.8%)
$1,000,000 or more185 (16.8%)150 (13.6%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)1,100 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kapaa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kapaa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000105 (9.6%)49 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999124 (11.3%)33 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (3.6%)74 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99957 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999204 (18.6%)99 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999123 (11.2%)157 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999276 (25.1%)195 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more170 (15.5%)254 (23.1%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)1,100 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kapaa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kapaa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22 (2.0%)91,833 (8,348.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x61 (5.6%)129 (11.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x178 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more748 (68.1%)83 (7.5%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)1,100 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kapaa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kapaa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800418 (38.0%)17 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,499240 (21.8%)138 (12.6%)
$800 to $1,499404 (36.8%)292 (26.6%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)1,100 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kapaa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kapaa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kapaa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years529 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,436 (96.6%)50 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years545 (97.5%)14 (2.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,000 (96.0%)42 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,429 (87.3%)208 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,541 (86.0%)252 (14.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,576 (99.6%)6 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,184 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older985 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,225 (94.7%)572 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kapaa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kapaa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born529 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,436 (96.6%)50 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen545 (97.5%)14 (2.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kapaa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kapaa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000619 (91.8%)55 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999371 (90.5%)39 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,073 (99.1%)19 (0.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999995 (93.0%)75 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over6,126 (94.1%)384 (5.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kapaa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kapaa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6359 (67.9%)231 (43.7%)
6 to 18 Years636 (42.8%)852 (57.3%)
19 to 25 Years56 (10.0%)489 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Years464 (44.5%)596 (57.2%)
35 to 44 Years240 (14.7%)1,196 (73.1%)
45 to 54 Years144 (8.0%)1,415 (78.9%)
55 to 64 Years411 (26.0%)1,248 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,143 (96.5%)656 (55.4%)
75 Years and over985 (100.0%)569 (57.8%)
Total4,438 (41.1%)7,252 (67.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kapaa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kapaa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years76 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years318 (11.6%)147 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years73 (15.8%)125 (17.3%)
75 Years and over196 (46.8%)260 (45.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kapaa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kapaa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years80 (2.9%)44 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years35 (7.6%)113 (15.6%)
75 Years and over75 (17.9%)70 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kapaa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years32 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (1.1%)46 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)54 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kapaa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years150 (5.4%)60 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.0%)
75 Years and over6 (1.4%)90 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kapaa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years104 (3.8%)54 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years38 (8.2%)125 (17.3%)
75 Years and over142 (33.9%)254 (44.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kapaa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years119 (4.3%)43 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years14 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over108 (25.8%)41 (7.2%)

Technology Access in Kapaa

Computing Device Access in Kapaa

Computing Device Access in Kapaa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,90883.9%
Smartphone2,97185.7%
Tablet2,10060.6%
No Computing Device2477.1%
Total3,466100.0%

Internet Access in Kapaa

Internet Access in Kapaa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,77680.1%
Cellular Data Only2627.6%
Satellite Internet651.9%
No Internet3199.2%
Total3,466100.0%

Kapaa Summary

Kapaa is a census-designated place (CDP) located on the east side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is the largest town on the island and is the commercial and governmental center of the island. Kapaa is located on the east coast of Kauai, between the towns of Wailua and Anahola. The population of Kapaa was 10,699 at the 2010 census.

History

Kapaa was originally settled by Polynesian voyagers in the late 1700s. The area was known as Kapa’a, which means “solid” in Hawaiian. The town was established in the early 1800s and was a major port for the whaling industry. In the late 1800s, Kapaa was a major sugar-producing area. The town was also home to a large Chinese population, who worked in the sugar plantations.
In the early 1900s, Kapaa was a popular tourist destination. The town was home to several resorts, including the Coco Palms Resort, which was featured in the Elvis Presley movie Blue Hawaii.

Geography

Kapaa is located on the east side of Kauai, between the towns of Wailua and Anahola. The town is situated on the Wailua River, which flows through the center of town. The town is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and is located near several beaches, including Lydgate Beach and Wailua Beach.
Kapaa is located at 21°58'N, 159°21'W (21.967, -159.350). The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all of which is land.

Economy

Kapaa’s economy is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several resorts, including the Coco Palms Resort, which was featured in the Elvis Presley movie Blue Hawaii. The town is also home to several restaurants, shops, and other businesses catering to tourists.
Kapaa is also home to several agricultural businesses, including a macadamia nut farm and a coffee plantation. The town is also home to several manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a clothing factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 10,699 people, 4,093 households, and 2,541 families residing in Kapaa. The population density was 2,541.7 people per square mile (982.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 57.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Kapaa was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $31,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kapaa?
Total Population of Kapaa is 10,846.
What is the Total Male Population of Kapaa?
Total Male Population of Kapaa is 5,763.
What is the Total Female Population of Kapaa?
Total Female Population of Kapaa is 5,083.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kapaa?
There are 113.38 Males per 100 Females in Kapaa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kapaa?
There are 88.20 Females per 100 Males in Kapaa.
What is the Median Population Age in Kapaa?
Median Population Age in Kapaa is 45.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kapaa
Average Family Size in Kapaa is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kapaa
Average Household Size in Kapaa is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kapaa?
Per Capita income in Kapaa is $39,074.
What is the Median Family Income in Kapaa?
Median Family Income in Kapaa is $105,298.
What is the Median Household income in Kapaa?
Median Household Income in Kapaa is $87,895.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kapaa?
Income or Wage Gap in Kapaa is 31.5%.
Women in Kapaa earn 68.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kapaa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kapaa is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kapaa?
There are 5,944 People in the Labor Forcein in Kapaa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kapaa?
65.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Kapaa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kapaa?
Unemployment Rate in Kapaa is 1.9%.