Kapolei, HI

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2020 Population

21,541

0.614% 1-year decline

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

32.1

1.9% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

5.2%

8.57% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$115,000

11.1% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$598,200

4.8% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

10,400

1.21% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Kapolei, HI had a population of 21.5k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $115,000. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kapolei, HI declined from 21,674 to 21,541, a −0.614% decrease and its median household income grew from $103,547 to $115,000, a 11.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kapolei, HI are Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (31.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (28.1%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (12.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (8.75%).

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.

97.4% of the residents in Kapolei, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kapolei, HI are University of Hawaii-West Oahu (709 degrees awarded in 2020) and University of Phoenix-Hawaii (114 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kapolei, HI was $598,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Kapolei, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Kapolei, HI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Kapolei, HI is home to a population of 21.5k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.4% of Kapolei, HI residents were born outside of the country (2.88k people).

In 2020, there were 1.12 times more Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.77k people) in Kapolei, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.74k Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Kapolei, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kapolei, HI was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.77k ± 1.06k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.05k ± 1.06k
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
2.74k ± 627

13.5%

Hispanic Population

2.91k people

13.5% of the people in Kapolei, HI are hispanic (2.91k 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
115,609 ± 8,001 people
Japan
23,716 ± 3,749 people
China
19,345 ± 3,391 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 115,609 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 23,716 and China with 19,345.

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

13.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2020, 13.4% of Kapolei, HI residents (2.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kapolei, HI was 13.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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-)
826 ± 267
Gulf War (1990s)
461 ± 216
Vietnam
246 ± 138

Kapolei, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kapolei, HI employs 10.4k people. The largest industries in Kapolei, HI are Public Administration (1,521 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,310 people), and Retail Trade (1,115 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,221), Finance & Insurance ($87,597), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,934).

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,372. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.4k

2020 Value

± 786

−1.21%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kapolei, HI declined at a rate of −1.21%, from 10.5k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kapolei, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,631 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,101 people), and Management Occupations (996 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kapolei, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.4k

2020 Value

± 786

−1.21%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kapolei, HI declined at a rate of −1.21%, from 10.5k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kapolei, HI, are Public Administration (1,521 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,310 people), and Retail Trade (1,115 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

$61,441

Median earning men ± $8,014

$45,447

Median earning women ± $5,055

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,642), Manufacturing ($89,500), and Wholesale Trade ($85,466).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($88,359), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,710), and Public Administration ($60,284).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.5B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($2.19B) and Other foodstuffs ($2.12B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Hawaii.

$32.4B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

62.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $32.4B. This is expected to increase 62.8% to $52.7B 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
$674M
Texas
$274M
Florida
$262M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $674M, followed by Texas with $274M and Florida and $262M.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Kapolei, HI awarded 823 degrees. The student population of Kapolei, HI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,116 male students and 2,169 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kapolei, HI are Asian (311 and 37.9%), followed by Two or More Races (235 and 28.7%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 11.3%), and White (74 and 9.02%).

The largest universities in Kapolei, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii-West Oahu (709 and 86.1%) and University of Phoenix-Hawaii (114 and 13.9%).

The most popular majors in Kapolei, HI are General Business Administration & Management (341 and 41.4%), Public Administration (128 and 15.6%), and General Social Sciences (118 and 14.3%).

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 2020 in Kapolei, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,285 (34% men and 66% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 3,285 students enrolled in Kapolei, HI, 34% men and 66% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 1,223 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
324 degree-majors awarded
Public Administration
128 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
118 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kapolei, HI was General Business Administration & Management with 324 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hawaii-West Oahu
709 degrees awarded
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
114 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii-West Oahu with 709 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 328 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kapolei, HI, which is 0.663 times less than the 495 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 311 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 235 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,552) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($240) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,360) 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 2020, 0.691% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.814% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (324k), Some college (249k), and Bachelors Degree (229k).

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 $598,200 in 2020, which is 2.6 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $570,800 to $598,200, a 4.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Kapolei, HI is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kapolei, HI have an average commute time of 34.6 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

$598,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$15,314

$4,405

Median Property Taxes

±$492

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 $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2020

71.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.3% of the housing units in Kapolei, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

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.

$115,000

Median Household Income

± $8,326

6.09k

Number of Households

± 634

In 2020, the median household income of the 6.09k households in Kapolei, HI grew to $115,000 from the previous year's value of $103,547.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.426

2019 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2020, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.355% growth from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Carpooled (17.1%)
Worked At Home (6.47%)

In 2020, 69.6% of workers in Kapolei, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.1%) and those who worked at home (6.47%).

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

34.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kapolei, HI have a longer commute time (34.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.91% 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

5.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kapolei, HI (1.1k out of 21.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

97% of the population of Kapolei, HI has health coverage, with 63.2% on employee plans, 9.35% on Medicaid, 5.94% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 5.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Hawaii was $7,299 in 2014. This is a 4.95% increase from the previous year ($6,955).

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see 1078 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.53% decrease from the previous year (1106 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 989 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 374 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Hawaii. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Hawaii, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,078 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Honolulu County, HI

Primary care physicians in Honolulu County, HI see an average of 1,078 patients per year. This represents a 2.53% decrease from the previous year (1,106 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Hawaii across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.1% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.82% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.04%

Uninsured

63.2%

Employer Coverage

9.35%

Medicaid

5.94%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

5.32%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kapolei, HI grew by 1.46% from 3% to 3.04%.

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.