Kapaa is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The citizens of Kapaa are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 36.08% of adults in Kapaa have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Kapaa in 2022 was $39,074, which is middle income relative to Hawaii, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $156,296 for a family of four.
Kapaa is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Kapaa home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kapaa residents report their race to be Asian, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Kapaa include German, Irish, English, French, and Portuguese.
In addition, Kapaa has a lot of people living here who were born outside of the US (16.19%).
The most common language spoken in Kapaa is English. Other important languages spoken here include Tagalog and Pacific Island languages.
