Waikapu, HI

Waikapu, Hawaii

There are 1,115 residents in Waikapu.

The People and Families of Waikapu

In Waikapu, about 52% of adults are married. When people think of Waikapu, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Waikapu than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waikapu had a median family income of $65,781. Most of the residents of Waikapu tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Waikapu is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town.

Waikapu Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Waikapu that were owner-occupied was 79%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Waikapu, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Waikapu, HI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Waikapu Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Waikapu Colleges

(List of All Hawaii Colleges)

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