Captain Cook
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Captain Cook is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 3,253 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kealakekua, 2.3 miles NW.
- 3,253residents (2020 Census)
- 1,250 ftelevation · 381 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 253 / sq mipopulation density
- 96750ZIP code
About Captain Cook
Captain Cook is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, in the United States, located in the District of South Kona. The community, within the land division of Kealakekua, is so named because the post office for the area was located in the Captain Cook Coffee Co. during the early 1900s. As of the 2020
census, the CDP population was 3,253, down from 3,429 at the 2010 census. As of March 2022, a resolution was under consideration to rename the town to "Kaʻawaloa", meaning "long landing place".
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Living in Captain Cook
- Median household income
- $108,675
- Median home value
- $770,600
- Median rent
- $2,164/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Captain Cook had 3,253 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,253 |
|---|---|
| Density | 253 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Captain Cook at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,253 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.86 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.4995° N, 155.8937° W |
| ZIP code | 96750 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1503850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Captain Cook
- Kealakekua2.3 mi NW
- Honaunau-Napoopoo4.4 mi SE
- Honalo5.6 mi N
- Kahaluu-Keauhou6.6 mi NW
- Holualoa11.8 mi N
- Kailua12.1 mi NW
- Kaloko16.3 mi N
- Kaiminani19.1 mi N
- Hawaiian Ocean View28.9 mi S
- Waikoloa Beach Resort29.9 mi N
- Waikoloa Village31.3 mi N
- Puako31.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Captain Cook
What county is Captain Cook in?
Captain Cook is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Captain Cook, HI?
3,253 people lived in Captain Cook at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Captain Cook, HI?
The ZIP code of Captain Cook is 96750.
What is the elevation of Captain Cook?
1,250 feet (381 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Captain Cook?
Kealakekua (2.3 mi), Honaunau-Napoopoo (4.4 mi), Honalo (5.6 mi), Kahaluu-Keauhou (6.6 mi), Holualoa (11.8 mi).
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