Kapolei (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kəpoˈlej]) is a planned community in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, United States, on the island of Oʻahu. It is colloquially known as the "second city" of Oʻahu, in relation to Honolulu. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Kapolei as a census-designated place (CDP) within the consolidated city-county of Honolulu.
The community takes its name from a volcanic cone, Puʻu o Kapolei. In the Hawaiian language, puʻu means "hill" and Kapo lei means "beloved Kapo". According to legend, Kapo, Goddess of Fertility was sister to Pele, Goddess of Fire and Nāmaka, Goddess of the Sea.
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| Ethnicity | Kapolei | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 28.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 31.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Kapolei | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19% | 7.1% |
| Education | Kapolei | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 26% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 21% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |