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Honomu

Hawaii · 452 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Honomu has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,773. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $292,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
−16%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
989 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3394154915676431990201020202024Honomu
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,773
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,672
+115%since 2000
from $15,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,700
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,609
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(123)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(76)
Asian21.9%(99)
Other38.2%(173)
Diversity Score91.4%(413)
Diversity Score
91
+16%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+108%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honomu, Hawaii?

Honomu, Hawaii has about 452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honomu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Honomu, Hawaii earns about $64,773 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 $292,700, and the typical rent is about $1,609 a month.

How educated are people in Honomu, Hawaii?

About 32.5% 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 6.1% 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 111 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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