Life in Kapolei research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Kapolei over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kapolei:
The population in Kapolei is 23,033.
The median home value in Kapolei is $840,264.
The median income in Kapolei is $129,260.
The cost of living in Kapolei is 179 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Kapolei is $2,507.
The unemployment rate in Kapolei is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Kapolei is 8.1%.
The average high in Kapolei is 82.8° and the average low is 68.9°.
Cost of living in Kapolei summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kapolei. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kapolei is 179 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kapolei is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kapolei is $840,264.
The median income in Kapolei is $129,260.
| Living Expense | Kapolei | Hawaii | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 171 | 100 | |
| Services | 127 | 128 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 118 | 135 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 126 | 100 | |
| Housing | 289 | 249 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 144 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 149 | 181 | 100 | |
The average high in Kapolei is 82.8° and the average low is 68.9°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kapolei |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 68.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Kapolei is 23,033. The population has increased 91.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,033 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 22,701 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 23,248 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 21,541 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 21,674 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 21,474 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 21,086 | 9.8% |
| 2016 | 19,206 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 18,737 | 10.9% |
| 2014 | 16,890 | 9.0% |
| 2013 | 15,501 | 9.5% |
| 2012 | 14,154 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 13,315 | 10.6% |
| 2010 | 12,043 | - |
13.6% White with 3,143 White residents.
3.1% African American with 709 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
25.9% Asian with 5,961 Asian residents.
13.3% Hawaiian with 3,064 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 53 Other residents.
26.8% Two Or More with 6,180 Two Or More residents.
17.0% Hispanic with 3,923 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.6% | 21.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.1% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 25.9% | 36.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 13.3% | 9.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 26.8% | 20.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
Kapolei is 48.5% female with 11,181 female residents.
Kapolei is 51.5% male with 11,852 male residents.
| Gender | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Kapolei completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Kapolei completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Kapolei completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Kapolei completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Kapolei completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Kapolei completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Kapolei completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Kapolei completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kapolei completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.2% of households in Kapolei earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Kapolei earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.7% of households in Kapolei earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Kapolei earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Kapolei earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.6% of households in Kapolei earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Kapolei earn $75,000 to $99,999.
27.9% of households in Kapolei earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.3% of households in Kapolei earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.0% of households in Kapolei earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.7% | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.6% | 13.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.9% | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.0% | 17.5% | 12.6% |