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Captain Cook, HI


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Captain Cook, Hawaii

Captain Cook, Hawaii, in Hawaii county, is 177 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. There are 3,206 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Captain Cook

In Captain Cook, about 51% of adults are married. The faces of Captain Cook are those of its large families.

Approximately 67% of Captain Cook is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Captain Cook.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Captain Cook had a median family income of $60,179. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Captain Cook. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Captain Cook folks tended to give their money ($2,150) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Captain Cook Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Captain Cook that were owner-occupied was 66%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Captain Cook.

Commuting

In Captain Cook, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Captain Cook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCaptain Cook Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Captain Cook Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Captain Cook College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Captain Cook Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Captain Cook, HI

Comparing Captain Cook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women77
Senior Citizens57
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size93
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use74
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone38
Affordability of Rents28
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