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Pahoa

Hawaii · 945 residents · 2.178 sq mi
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Pahoa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $234,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−2%since 2000
from 962 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
434 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6618711K1K1K1990201020202024Pahoa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,371
+54%since 2000
from $13,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction31.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,700
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13%(123)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(62)
Asian43%(406)
Other29.2%(276)
Diversity Score82.2%(776)
Diversity Score
82
+48%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+98%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
34.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahoa, Hawaii?

Pahoa, Hawaii has about 945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahoa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pahoa, Hawaii earns about $53,438 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 $234,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Pahoa, Hawaii?

About 17.5% 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 11.6% of people in Pahoa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pahoa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pahoa, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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