Kapolei, HI

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2021 Population

23,248

7.92% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.7

1.87% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.08%

16.8% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$116,128

0.981% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$625,000

4.48% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,918

4.98% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kapolei, HI had a population of 23.2k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $116,128. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kapolei, HI grew from 21,541 to 23,248, a 7.92% increase and its median household income grew from $115,000 to $116,128, a 0.981% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kapolei, HI are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (28.4%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (14.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (8.79%).

None of the households in Kapolei, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Kapolei, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kapolei, HI are University of Hawaii-West Oahu (706 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Kapolei, HI was $625,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Kapolei, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kapolei, HI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kapolei, HI is home to a population of 23.2k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.3% of Kapolei, HI residents were born outside of the country (2.87k people).

In 2021, there were 1 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.62k people) in Kapolei, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.45k Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Kapolei, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kapolei, HI was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kapolei, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kapolei, HI

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.62k ± 933
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.6k ± 1.04k
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
3.45k ± 893

12.9%

Hispanic Population

3.01k people

12.9% of the people in Kapolei, HI are hispanic (3.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kapolei, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
116,814 ± 8,047 people
Japan
23,136 ± 3,705 people
China
20,905 ± 3,524 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,814 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 23,136 and China with 20,905.

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.87k people

13.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2021, 12.3% of Kapolei, HI residents (2.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kapolei, HI was 13.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kapolei, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
824 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
470 ± 188
Vietnam
391 ± 181

Kapolei, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kapolei, HI employs 10.9k people. The largest industries in Kapolei, HI are Public Administration (1,695 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,338 people), and Construction (1,119 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($93,801), Finance & Insurance ($91,610), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,023).

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,765. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.9k

2021 Value

± 926

4.98%

1 Year growth

± 10.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kapolei, HI grew at a rate of 4.98%, from 10.4k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kapolei, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,604 people), Management Occupations (1,125 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (935 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kapolei, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.9k

2021 Value

± 926

4.98%

1 Year growth

± 10.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kapolei, HI grew at a rate of 4.98%, from 10.4k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kapolei, HI, are Public Administration (1,695 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,338 people), and Construction (1,119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kapolei, HI, though some of these residents may live in Kapolei, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,651

Median earning men ± $9,656

$47,799

Median earning women ± $6,718

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($103,033), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,740), and Wholesale Trade ($90,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($93,917), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,555), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,339).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$5.11B
Electronics
$3.18B
Mixed freight
$1.98B

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $5.11B, followed by Electronics ($3.18B) and Mixed freight ($1.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$29.7B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

77.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $29.7B. This is expected to increase 77.5% to $52.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$1.51B
Texas
$962M
Tennessee
$363M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $1.51B, followed by Texas with $962M and Tennessee and $363M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kapolei, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.955%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kapolei, HI awarded 706 degrees. The student population of Kapolei, HI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 999 male students and 2,009 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kapolei, HI are Asian (276 and 39.3%), followed by Two or More Races (244 and 34.7%), Hispanic or Latino (78 and 11.1%), and White (66 and 9.39%).

The largest universities in Kapolei, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii-West Oahu (706 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kapolei, HI are General Business Administration & Management (270 and 38.2%), Public Administration (139 and 19.7%), and General Social Sciences (134 and 19%).

The median tuition cost in Kapolei, HI for a public four year colleges is $7,344 for in-state students and $20,304 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kapolei, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,008 (33.2% men and 66.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,008 students enrolled in Kapolei, HI, 33.2% men and 66.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 1,156 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
270 degrees awarded
Public Administration
139 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
134 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kapolei, HI was General Business Administration & Management with 270 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kapolei, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

706 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii-West Oahu with 706 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 233 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kapolei, HI, which is 0.493 times less than the 473 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 276 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 244 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,344) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($240) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,340) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

Measure

In 2021, 0.796% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.873% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (327k), Some college (251k), and Bachelors Degree (237k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kapolei, HI was $625,000 in 2021, which is 2.55 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $598,200 to $625,000, a 4.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Kapolei, HI is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kapolei, HI have an average commute time of 33.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kapolei, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$625,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,127

$5,144

Median Property Taxes

±$585

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kapolei, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kapolei, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2021

72.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.4% of the housing units in Kapolei, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kapolei, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 115

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Kapolei, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$116,128

Median Household Income

± $8,328

6.82k

Number of Households

± 685

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.82k households in Kapolei, HI grew to $116,128 from the previous year's value of $115,000.

The following chart displays the households in Kapolei, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kapolei, HI is from Hawaii.

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2021, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.735% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.2%)
Carpooled (17%)
Worked At Home (6.8%)

In 2021, 71.2% of workers in Kapolei, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17%) and those who worked at home (6.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kapolei, HI have a longer commute time (33.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.88% of the workforce in Kapolei, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kapolei, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kapolei, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kapolei, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kapolei, HI (1.39k out of 22.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kapolei, HI is Two Or More, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.9% of the population of Kapolei, HI has health coverage, with 61.6% on employee plans, 9.92% on Medicaid, 6.26% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 5.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see 1056 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.04% decrease from the previous year (1078 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 994 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 348 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Honolulu County, HI.

1,056 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Honolulu County, HI

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see an average of 1,056 patients per year. This represents a 2.04% decrease from the previous year (1,078 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Honolulu County, HI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.5% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.33% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.08%

Uninsured

61.6%

Employer Coverage

9.92%

Medicaid

6.26%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

5.94%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kapolei, HI grew by 1.11% from 3.04% to 3.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kapolei, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.