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
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Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Koloa, HI, US
Wind: 20 mph NE
Humidity: 71%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in rising
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 5:53 pm
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Fri
Hi: 79°F
Low: 73°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 79°F
Low: 72°F
Scattered Showers
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