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Poipu, Hawaii

Poʻipū
Census-designated place
Aerial view of Poipu Beach Park
Aerial view of Poipu Beach Park
Location in Kauai County and the state of Hawaii
Location in Kauai County and the state of Hawaii
Country United States
State Hawaii
County Kauai
Area
 • Total 2.89 sq mi (7.48 km2)
 • Land 2.57 sq mi (6.65 km2)
 • Water 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,299
 • Density 505.84/sq mi (195.29/km2)
Time zone UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian)
ZIP code
96756
Area code(s) 808
FIPS code 15-64550
GNIS feature ID 0363379

Poʻipū is a beautiful place in Hawaii. Its name means "crashing waves" in the Hawaiian language. Poipu is located on the southern side of Kauaʻi island. This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that is counted by the census, but it is not officially a city or town.

In 2020, about 1,299 people lived in Poipu. It is a popular spot for visitors. You can find many fancy hotels, resorts, and shopping centers here.

Where is Poipu?

Poipu is located on the southern coast of Kauaʻi island. It is right next to the Pacific Ocean. To the north, it shares a border with a place called Koloa.

The total area of Poipu is about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water.

Who Lives in Poipu?

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2020 1,299 —
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the population of Poipu was 1,299 people. This means about 506 people live in each square mile (195 people per square kilometer).

In 2000, there were 1,075 people living here. Many different groups of people call Poipu home. Most residents were White, but there were also many people of Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds. About 10% of the population had mixed racial backgrounds.

The average age of people living in Poipu in 2000 was 49 years old. About 16% of the people were under 18 years old.

Fun Places to Visit in Poipu

Poipu has many interesting places to explore. Here are some of them:

  • Allerton Garden – A beautiful botanical garden with unique plants.
  • Kāneiolouma Complex – An ancient Hawaiian village site. You can learn about old Hawaiian culture here.
  • Moir Gardens – Another lovely garden, known for its cactus collection.
  • Mahaulepu Beach – A more secluded beach, great for walks and exploring.
  • Makauwahi Cave – The largest limestone cave in Hawaii. It holds many fossils.
  • McBryde Garden – A large tropical botanical garden.
  • Poipu Beach Park – A very popular beach, perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Prince Kuhio Park – A historical park dedicated to a Hawaiian prince.
  • Spouting Horn – A natural blowhole that shoots water high into the air. It makes a loud sound like a horn!

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