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Fern Forest

Hawaii · 1,150 residents · 12.473 sq mi
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Fern Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,920. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 670 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 74% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,150
+140%since 2000
from 480 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
+140%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+17%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4136148151K1K2000201020202024Fern Forest
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,920
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,519 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,028
+121%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+87%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(248)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10%(48)
Asian6.9%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(242)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(579)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(148)
Asian4.3%(49)
Other37.5%(431)
Diversity Score79.1%(910)
Diversity Score
79
+57%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fern Forest, Hawaii?

Fern Forest, Hawaii has about 1,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fern Forest, Hawaii earns about $21,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fern Forest, Hawaii expensive?

In Fern Forest, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Fern Forest, Hawaii?

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

What is the poverty rate in Fern Forest, Hawaii?

About 36.5% of people in Fern Forest, 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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