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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hilo

Hawaii · 40,759 residents · 53.606 sq mi
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Hilo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,139. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $152,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,759
+8%since 1990
from 37,728 in 1990
1990 – 2024
760 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 704 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+10%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K40K44K48K52K1990201020202024Hilo
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,139
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,014 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,220
+36%since 1990
from $13,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$152,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $110,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$542
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $417 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
39.1% rent
3.9
+7%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(10,100)
Black0.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino8%(3,033)
Asian69.9%(26,369)
Diversity Score64.2%(24,230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(6,491)
Black0.4%(162)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(3,579)
Asian37.4%(15,259)
Diversity Score69.6%(28,383)
70
+8%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilo, Hawaii?

Hilo, Hawaii has about 40,759 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hilo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Hilo, Hawaii earns about $39,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hilo, Hawaii expensive?

In Hilo, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $152,900, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Hilo, Hawaii?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hilo, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hilo, Hawaii?

About 17.1% of people in Hilo, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hilo, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Hilo, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,031 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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