Kapaa
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii
Kapaa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 11,652 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wailua Homesteads, 2.3 miles SW.
- 11,652residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 26.0 km²
- 1,162 / sq mipopulation density
- 96746ZIP code
About Kapaa
Kapaʻa (Kauaʻi dialect: Tapaʻa) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is the most populous town in the island of Kauai, with a population of 11,652 as of the 2020 census, up from 9,471 at the 2000 census.
Kapaʻa is a Hawaiian word meaning "the solid one". It is formed from ka (the) and pa'a (solid). Notable people from Kapaʻa include Lokalia Montgomery.
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Living in Kapaa
- Median household income
- $89,477
- Median home value
- $861,300
- Median rent
- $2,020/mo
- Median age
- 48.4
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Kapaa had 11,652 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,652 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,162 per sq mi (448 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kapaa at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kauai County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,652 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.03 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.0882° N, 159.3519° W |
| ZIP code | 96746 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1528850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kapaa
- Wailua Homesteads2.3 mi SW
- Wailua2.5 mi SE
- Anahola4.6 mi NE
- Hanamaulu6.3 mi S
- Lihue8.0 mi S
- Puhi9.1 mi S
- Kilauea9.4 mi N
- Kalihiwai10.9 mi NW
- Hanalei12.3 mi NW
- Princeville12.3 mi NW
- Omao13.5 mi SW
- Wainiha14.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kapaa
What county is Kapaa in?
Kapaa is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kapaa, HI?
11,652 people lived in Kapaa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kapaa, HI?
The ZIP code of Kapaa is 96746.
What is the elevation of Kapaa?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kapaa?
Wailua Homesteads (2.3 mi), Wailua (2.5 mi), Anahola (4.6 mi), Hanamaulu (6.3 mi), Lihue (8.0 mi).
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