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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hawi

Hawaii · 938 residents · 8.101 sq mi
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Hawi has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,406. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $161,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
938
+3%since 1990
from 912 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
37.7
+19%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7761K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hawi
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.2%(58)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.9%(74)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149%(84)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.9%(74)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(51)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(95)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416%(150)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.2%(133)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.9%(102)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748%(75)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.5%(33)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1%(9)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,406
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,635 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,755
+63%since 1990
from $10,275 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
33.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(215)
Asian66.1%(603)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(183)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10%(94)
Asian26%(244)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.2%(45)
Peruvian0.5%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino6.8%(140)
Japanese4%(83)
Okinawan0.9%(19)
Korean0.6%(12)
Chinese0.4%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Marshallese4.4%(92)
Guamanian1.5%(32)
Ancestry
Portuguese6.4%(132)
German6.1%(127)
English5.7%(118)
American2.9%(60)
Irish2.8%(58)
Swedish1.6%(34)
Italian1.3%(26)
Scottish1.2%(25)
French1.2%(24)
Slovak0.9%(18)
Hungarian0.6%(13)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.6%(12)
Dutch0.6%(12)
Norwegian0.6%(12)
Polish0.4%(8)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31%(111)
Married60.1%(215)
Widowed0.8%(3)
Divorced8.1%(29)
Women 15+
Never married22.3%(82)
Married51.1%(188)
Widowed13.9%(51)
Divorced12.8%(47)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawi, Hawaii?

Hawi, Hawaii has about 938 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hawi, Hawaii?

The typical household in Hawi, Hawaii earns about $46,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawi, Hawaii expensive?

In Hawi, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Hawi, Hawaii?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hawi, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawi, Hawaii?

About 8.7% of people in Hawi, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawi, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawi, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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