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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Naalehu

Hawaii · 919 residents · 2.168 sq mi
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Naalehu has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,750. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 195 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $77,300. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

919
−18%since 1990
from 1,114 in 1990
1990 – 2024
424 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+10%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4326618901K1K1990201020202024Naalehu
2024872
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,755
+41%since 1990
from $8,308 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$372
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
28.6% rent
2.4
−31%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(20)
Asian87.4%(974)
Diversity Score30.8%(344)
2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(73)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(50)
Asian45.2%(415)
Diversity Score48.1%(442)
48
+56%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Naalehu, Hawaii?

Naalehu, Hawaii has about 919 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Naalehu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Naalehu, Hawaii earns about $31,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Naalehu, Hawaii expensive?

In Naalehu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Naalehu, Hawaii?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Naalehu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Naalehu, Hawaii?

About 20.4% of people in Naalehu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Naalehu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Naalehu, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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