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Holualoa

Hawaii · 2,994 residents · 35.103 sq mi
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Holualoa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,853. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 3,113 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $992,700. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 172%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,994
−51%since 2000
from 6,107 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+12%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Holualoa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,853
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,492 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,762
+70%since 2000
from $25,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$992,700
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,228
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $782 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
11.7
+143%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(1,676)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(237)
Asian12.5%(375)
Other18.1%(542)
Diversity Score73.7%(2,206)
Diversity Score
74
+23%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+99%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holualoa, Hawaii?

Holualoa, Hawaii has about 2,994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holualoa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Holualoa, Hawaii earns about $84,853 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 $992,700, and the typical rent is about $1,228 a month.

How educated are people in Holualoa, Hawaii?

About 43.1% 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 7.3% 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 742 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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