CensusEasy
CITY

Honokaa

Hawaii · 1,963 residents · 2.106 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Hilo micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Honokaa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,019. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $610,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,963
−12%since 2000
from 2,233 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
932 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+2%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Honokaa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,019
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,870
+62%since 2000
from $17,226 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−4%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$610,600
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,420
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+88%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
RELATED:See current rent listings in Honokaa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(503)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(215)
Asian41.1%(917)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.8%(1,602)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(231)
Asian33.4%(655)
Other41.1%(807)
Diversity Score85.9%(1,685)
Diversity Score
86
+20%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 60.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Honokaa

Oriole Beach
Pop 2,005
Delaware City
Pop 1,939
Berkshire Lakes
Pop 2,064
Cabana Colony
Pop 2,045
Places similar to Honokaa
Head to head

Compare Honokaa to nearby cities

HONOKAA VS
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)
Income$100,198+15%
Home value$677,400+11%
Population9,286+373%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HONOKAA VS
Hilo
Income$81,779−6%
Home value$483,000−21%
Population50,404+2468%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HONOKAA VS
Kaiminani
Income$110,560+27%
Home value$772,800+27%
Population11,465+484%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HONOKAA VS
Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)
Income$88,211+1%
Home value$667,400+9%
Population21,818+1011%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Honokaa, Hawaii?

Honokaa, Hawaii has about 1,963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honokaa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Honokaa, Hawaii earns about $87,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honokaa, Hawaii expensive?

In Honokaa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $610,600, and the typical rent is about $1,420 a month.

How educated are people in Honokaa, Hawaii?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Honokaa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honokaa, Hawaii?

About 6.3% of people in Honokaa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honokaa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Honokaa, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 344 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Hawaii
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Honokaa with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Honokaa, Hawaii: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy