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Pahala

Hawaii · 1,403 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 $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,300. Households here earn about 41% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,403
+2%since 2000
from 1,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,185 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pahala
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,243 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,422
+78%since 2000
from $11,450 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing22%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,300
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(106)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(164)
Asian39.8%(558)
Other27.3%(384)
Diversity Score83%(1,164)
Diversity Score
83
+67%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahala, Hawaii?

Pahala, Hawaii has about 1,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahala, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pahala, Hawaii earns about $48,750 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 $190,300, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Pahala, Hawaii?

About 19.5% 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 7.4% 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 19 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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