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CITY · 2020 ACS

Discovery Harbour

Hawaii · 1,171 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Discovery Harbour has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,609. Population has declined 10% since 2019. Median home value is $354,500. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,171
−10%since 2019
from 1,304 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
329 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 366 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+29%since 2019
from 43.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6308149981K1K201020202024Discovery Harbour
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,609
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,033
+26%since 2019
from $24,714 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $299,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,257 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
18.4% rent
Afford Score
5.1
−9%since 2019
from 5.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(629)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(141)
Asian2.9%(38)
Other37.9%(494)
Diversity Score76.4%(996)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(659)
Black1.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(88)
Asian7.7%(90)
Other24.9%(291)
Diversity Score74%(866)
Diversity Score
74
−3%since 2019
from 76 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.7 min
+46%since 2019
from 34.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii?

Discovery Harbour, Hawaii has about 1,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii earns about $69,609 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 $354,500, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Discovery Harbour, Hawaii?

About 28.4% 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 8.8% of people in Discovery Harbour, 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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