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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pahoa

Hawaii · 1,099 residents · 2.178 sq mi
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Pahoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $79,300. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,099
+14%vs 2000
vs 962 in 2000
1990 – 2024
505 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6618711K1K1K1990201020202024Pahoa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,705
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,326
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,850 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$79,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $100,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$308
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
61.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
38.7% rent
3.7
+22%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(83)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(108)
Asian51%(491)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(535)
1990
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(95)
Asian87%(956)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score42.4%(466)
42
−24%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.7%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pahoa, Hawaii?

Pahoa, Hawaii has about 1,099 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pahoa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pahoa, Hawaii earns about $21,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pahoa, Hawaii expensive?

In Pahoa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Pahoa, Hawaii?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pahoa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pahoa, Hawaii?

About 22.5% of people in Pahoa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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