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Honomu

Hawaii · 509 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Honomu has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $288,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−6%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+7%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3394154915676431990201020202024Honomu
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,082
+19%since 2000
from $15,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,000
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+134%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(66)
Asian29%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.8%(426)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(148)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(63)
Asian27.5%(140)
Other28.4%(145)
Diversity Score91.5%(466)
Diversity Score
91
+16%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honomu, Hawaii?

Honomu, Hawaii has about 509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honomu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Honomu, Hawaii earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honomu, Hawaii expensive?

In Honomu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $288,000, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Honomu, Hawaii?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Honomu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honomu, Hawaii?

About 13.3% of people in Honomu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honomu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Honomu, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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