Kapaau
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Kapaau is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 2,008 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Halaula, 2.0 miles SE.
- 2,008residents (2020 Census)
- 407 ftelevation · 124 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.0 km²
- 325 / sq mipopulation density
- 96719ZIP code
About Kapaau
Kapaʻau is an unincorporated community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. Located at the northern tip of the big island of Hawaiʻi, it is celebrated as the birthplace of Kamehameha I.
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Kapaʻau as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 1,734 at the 2010 census, up from 1,159 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Kapaau
- Median household income
- $83,750
- Median home value
- $660,900
- Median rent
- $1,894/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Kapaau had 2,008 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,008 |
|---|---|
| Density | 325 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kapaau at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,008 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.18 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.2346° N, 155.8017° W |
| ZIP code | 96719 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1529000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kapaau
- Halaula2.0 mi SE
- Hawi2.5 mi W
- Kukuihaele17.4 mi SE
- Waimea19.3 mi SE
- Puako19.3 mi S
- Waikoloa Village20.1 mi S
- Waikoloa Beach Resort21.5 mi S
- Honokaa24.4 mi SE
- Paauilo31.0 mi SE
- Kaiminani35.5 mi S
- Kaloko36.3 mi S
- Hana39.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kapaau
What county is Kapaau in?
Kapaau is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kapaau, HI?
2,008 people lived in Kapaau at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kapaau, HI?
The ZIP code of Kapaau is 96719.
What is the elevation of Kapaau?
407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kapaau?
Halaula (2.0 mi), Hawi (2.5 mi), Kukuihaele (17.4 mi), Waimea (19.3 mi), Puako (19.3 mi).
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