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Discovery Harbour

Hawaii · 949 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Discovery Harbour has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,750. Population has grown 37% since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $326,900. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
949
+37%vs 2011
vs 691 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
+37%vs 2011
vs 194 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+22%vs 2011
vs 43.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6308149981K1K201020202024Discovery Harbour
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,750
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,455
+157%vs 2011
vs $18,430 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+20.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.639
+27%vs 2011
vs 0.502 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food21.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $263,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,143 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−23.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+20.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.1
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 9.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic65%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian10.4%(72)
Other24.6%(170)
Diversity Score63.3%(437)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(524)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(78)
Asian10%(95)
Other18.2%(173)
Diversity Score72.9%(692)
Diversity Score
73
+15%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+19%vs 2011
vs 23.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
32.7%
+16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.7%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.3% in 2011
Female
33.3%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.7% in 2011
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii?

Discovery Harbour, Hawaii has about 949 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii?

The typical household in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii earns about $35,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Discovery Harbour, Hawaii expensive?

In Discovery Harbour, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $326,900, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii?

About 25.7% of people in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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