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Pahoa

Hawaii · 924 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 $27,708. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $314,900. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
−4%since 2000
from 962 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
424 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6618711K1K1K1990201020202024Pahoa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,708
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,947
+44%since 2000
from $13,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,900
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
11.4
+279%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16%(148)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(87)
Asian33.7%(311)
Other33%(305)
Diversity Score87.3%(806)
Diversity Score
87
+57%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
28.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pahoa, Hawaii?

Pahoa, Hawaii has about 924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pahoa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pahoa, Hawaii earns about $27,708 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 $314,900, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Pahoa, Hawaii?

About 27.0% 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 29.7% 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 175 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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