Poipu, Kauai

Poipu at a Glance

Poipu, which means “crashing waves” in the Hawaiian language, is a premier beach destination on the sunny southern coast of Kauai County. This beach town has the longest stretch of golden-sand, crescent-shaped beaches in the island of Kauai. In 2004, the town’s Poipu Beach was named “America’s Best Beach” by Travel Channel. The town also features two hiking trails along meandering through the coastal lines of Poipu Beach. One is the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail, a costal trail which stretches from Keoneloa Bay to Kawailowa Bay and is a treasure trove of cultural and geological sites. The other one is the Koloa Heritage Trail, while is 10-mile hike that features the history, culture, and architecture of the nearby town of Koloa.

The 7.2- square kilometer town offers high-end hotels, oceanfront condominiums, upscale chain resorts, two 18-hole golf courses, and one central shopping center. The town has more than 40 restaurants, majority of which are found in the village-style shopping plaza down Poipu Road.

As of 2000, 1,075 people resided in Poipu, and this number, in turn, comprised 472 households and 311 families. 69.4% of the population were Caucasians, 16.9% were Asians, and 4.2% were Latinos. Native Hawaiians accounted a small 2% of the population. The town’s population density was estimated at 437.9 people per square kilometer.

In 2000, Poipu averaged a household income of$ 51,442 and a household income of $62,396. The town’s aggregated per capita income was $35, 800. On the average males earned more with a median income of $40, 694 compared to females’ $30, 625. 7.5% lived below the poverty line.

Poipu’s zip code is 96796.

Poipu in Bullet Points

Poipu Location

Kauai

Poipu Map (top)

Poipu Weather (top)

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Location: Koloa, HI, US
Wind: 20 mph N
Humidity: 88%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.17 in steady
Sunrise: 6:47 am
Sunset: 6:46 pm Mon
Hi: 75°F
Low: 68°F
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