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Black Sands

Hawaii · 354 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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Black Sands has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,167. Population has grown 49% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $155,600. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

354
+49%since 2023
from 237 in 2023
2020 – 2024
656 / sq mi
+49%since 2023
from 439 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
11619828036144320202024Black Sands
2024354
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,167
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$14,528
−28%since 2023
from $20,093 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
62.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.614
−2%since 2023
from 0.627 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$155,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $107,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
92.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
7.4% rent
5.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
25.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
92.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
11.0
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(113)
Black4.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other41.4%(98)
Diversity Score74.4%(176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(209)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(13)
Asian3.4%(12)
Other32.2%(114)
Diversity Score68.1%(241)
68
−8%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.0 min
+27%since 2023
from 36.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
65.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
18.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
22.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
44.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
36.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
81.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Sands, Hawaii?

Black Sands, Hawaii has about 354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Sands, Hawaii?

The typical household in Black Sands, Hawaii earns about $14,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Sands, Hawaii expensive?

In Black Sands, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $155,600.

How educated are people in Black Sands, Hawaii?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Black Sands, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Sands, Hawaii?

About 62.4% of people in Black Sands, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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