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Kapaa, HI


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Kapaa, Hawaii

Kapaa, Hawaii, in Kauai county, is 108 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has a population of 9,472.

The People and Families of Kapaa

In Kapaa, about 48% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Kapaa.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kapaa had a median family income of $45,878.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Kapaa gave more campaign money ($5,025) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kapaa Housing

Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Kapaa. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Kapaa is relatively low.

Commuting

In Kapaa, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kapaa Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Kapaa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kapaa, HI

Comparing Kapaa 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 Diversity98
Male Share of the Population94
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use54
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone37
Affordability of Rents36

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