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Honalo

Hawaii · 2,423 residents · 27.173 sq mi
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Honalo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,259. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $454,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,423
+22%since 2000
from 1,987 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
−7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7331K2K2K3K1990201020202024Honalo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,259
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,500
+39%since 2000
from $17,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+42%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(706)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(210)
Asian19.9%(395)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(1,489)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(656)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(492)
Asian16.6%(402)
Other37.1%(899)
Diversity Score91%(2,204)
Diversity Score
91
+21%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honalo, Hawaii?

Honalo, Hawaii has about 2,423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honalo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Honalo, Hawaii earns about $63,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honalo, Hawaii expensive?

In Honalo, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $454,500, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Honalo, Hawaii?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Honalo, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honalo, Hawaii?

About 13.4% of people in Honalo, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honalo, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Honalo, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 454 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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