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Hilo

Hawaii · 43,263 residents · 53.606 sq mi
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Hilo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,700. Despite a median home value of $320,700, the poverty rate sits 21% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,263
+6%since 2000
from 40,759 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
807 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K40K44K48K52K1990201020202024Hilo
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,268
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,652
+35%since 2000
from $18,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+57%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(6,491)
Black0.4%(162)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(3,579)
Asian37.4%(15,259)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.6%(28,383)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(6,894)
Black0.5%(198)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(4,501)
Asian33.4%(14,450)
Other36.9%(15,960)
Diversity Score87.4%(37,792)
Diversity Score
87
+25%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilo, Hawaii?

Hilo, Hawaii has about 43,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hilo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Hilo, Hawaii earns about $52,268 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 $320,700, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Hilo, Hawaii?

About 29.9% 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 16.7% 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 5,535 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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