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Holualoa

Hawaii · 3,434 residents · 35.103 sq mi
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Holualoa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,972. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 2,673 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,115,600. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,434
−44%since 2000
from 6,107 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+8%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Holualoa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,972
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,492 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,506
+53%since 2000
from $25,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−9%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,115,600
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,041
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $782 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
+100%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(3,230)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(449)
Asian16.8%(1,023)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(3,658)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(1,800)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(458)
Asian8.7%(300)
Other25.5%(876)
Diversity Score79.3%(2,725)
Diversity Score
79
+32%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 80.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holualoa, Hawaii?

Holualoa, Hawaii has about 3,434 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holualoa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Holualoa, Hawaii earns about $115,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holualoa, Hawaii expensive?

In Holualoa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,115,600, and the typical rent is about $2,041 a month.

How educated are people in Holualoa, Hawaii?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Holualoa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holualoa, Hawaii?

About 6.2% of people in Holualoa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holualoa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Holualoa, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 302 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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