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Kapaau, HI


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Kapaau, Hawaii

Kapaau, Hawaii is 152 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. It is in Hawaii county. The population of the town is 1,159.

The People and Families of Kapaau

In Kapaau, about 49% of adults are married. The size of households in Kapaau is larger than most.

Approximately 77% of Kapaau is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kapaau had a median family income of $50,703.

Political Inclinations

Among Kapaau political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Kapaau Housing

Of the housing in Kapaau, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Kapaau, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKapaau Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Kapaau Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Kapaau People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Kapaau, HI

Comparing Kapaau 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 Diversity1010
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population61
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population510

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size93
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone38
Affordability of Rents16
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