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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pahala

Hawaii · 1,378 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Pahala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,243. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $81,400. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,378
−3%since 1990
from 1,422 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,146 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 2,215 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+16%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pahala
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,243
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,915 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,450
+30%since 1990
from $8,788 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.2%
+14.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
23.5% rent
2.7
−17%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian85.3%(1,213)
Diversity Score31.9%(453)
2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(87)
Asian46.2%(637)
Diversity Score49.7%(684)
50
+56%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+35%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahala, Hawaii?

Pahala, Hawaii has about 1,378 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pahala, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pahala, Hawaii earns about $30,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pahala, Hawaii expensive?

In Pahala, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Pahala, Hawaii?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pahala, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pahala, Hawaii?

About 24.2% of people in Pahala, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pahala, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pahala, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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