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Pahala

Hawaii · 1,356 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Pahala has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,356
−2%since 2000
from 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,112 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pahala
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,619
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,243 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,313
+16%since 2000
from $11,450 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+67%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(87)
Asian46.2%(637)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.7%(684)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(124)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(145)
Asian40.7%(552)
Other42.4%(574)
Diversity Score82.5%(1,119)
Diversity Score
83
+66%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahala, Hawaii?

Pahala, Hawaii has about 1,356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahala, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pahala, Hawaii earns about $41,619 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 $187,100, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Pahala, Hawaii?

About 10.0% 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 21.7% 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 66 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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