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Black Sands

Hawaii · 416 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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Black Sands has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,579. The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 273 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 38% less than the Hawaii median. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

416
+191%vs 2021
vs 143 in 2021
2020 – 2024
770 / sq mi
+191%vs 2021
vs 265 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.0
−25%vs 2021
vs 57.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
11619828036144320202024Black Sands
2024354
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,579
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,254
+83%vs 2021
vs $13,815 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
18.9%
−42.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$94,800
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
72.5%
−27.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
27.5% rent
1.8
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other34.3%(49)
Diversity Score56.3%(81)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(56)
Asian2.2%(9)
Other18.9%(78)
Diversity Score64.5%(268)
65
+15%vs 2021
vs 56 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.2%
+24.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
21.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
23.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.5%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
41.5%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.9% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−27.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Sands, Hawaii?

Black Sands, Hawaii has about 416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Sands, Hawaii earns about $51,579 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 $94,800.

How educated are people in Black Sands, Hawaii?

About 63.2% 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 18.9% 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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