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Fern Acres

Hawaii · 1,504 residents · 6.808 sq mi
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Fern Acres has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $204,300. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,504
+99%since 2000
from 756 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6321K1K2K2K2000201020202024Fern Acres
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.3%(94)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.2%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.3%(110)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(101)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.2%(78)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412%(181)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414%(211)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417%(256)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.8%(237)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.5%(98)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.4%(36)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(9)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,849
+67%since 2000
from $11,876 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,300
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+14%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(298)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(107)
Asian8.9%(67)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(550)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(237)
Asian5.9%(89)
Other35.3%(531)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican15.8%(168)
Spaniard1.5%(16)
Mexican0.6%(6)
Ancestry
German15.4%(164)
Irish11.2%(119)
English9%(96)
Scottish5.8%(62)
Portuguese4.7%(50)
French3.3%(35)
Norwegian2.7%(29)
Italian2.4%(26)
Danish1.6%(17)
Dutch1.1%(12)
Welsh0.8%(9)
RANKED:Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+114%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(152)
Married68.9%(484)
Widowed3.4%(24)
Divorced6%(42)
Women 15+
Never married26.8%(168)
Married55.2%(346)
Widowed8.5%(53)
Divorced9.6%(60)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fern Acres, Hawaii?

Fern Acres, Hawaii has about 1,504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fern Acres, Hawaii?

The typical household in Fern Acres, Hawaii earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fern Acres, Hawaii expensive?

In Fern Acres, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $204,300, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Fern Acres, Hawaii?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fern Acres, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fern Acres, Hawaii?

About 22.7% of people in Fern Acres, 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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