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Paauilo

Hawaii · 610 residents · 1.2 sq mi
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Paauilo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $391,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 211%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
610
+7%since 2000
from 571 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
508 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 476 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4485115746377001990201020202024Paauilo
2024610
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,063
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,659 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,897
+174%since 2000
from $13,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+3%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$391,700
+211%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+148%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(77)
Asian37.5%(214)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(407)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(101)
Black2.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(76)
Asian31.5%(192)
Other37.2%(227)
Diversity Score89.9%(548)
Diversity Score
90
+26%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 65.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paauilo, Hawaii?

Paauilo, Hawaii has about 610 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paauilo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Paauilo, Hawaii earns about $79,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paauilo, Hawaii expensive?

In Paauilo, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $391,700, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Paauilo, Hawaii?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Paauilo, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paauilo, Hawaii?

About 11.6% of people in Paauilo, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paauilo, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Paauilo, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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