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Paia

Hawaii · 2,512 residents · 6.131 sq mi
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Paia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,003,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Despite a median home value of $1,003,400, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 161%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,512
+1%since 2000
from 2,499 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+12%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Paia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,559
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,696 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,994
+152%since 2000
from $18,644 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−5%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,003,400
+161%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,384
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+144%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(780)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(273)
Asian26.1%(651)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.8%(1,944)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(964)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(319)
Asian17.1%(430)
Other31.7%(797)
Diversity Score88.3%(2,219)
Diversity Score
88
+14%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paia, Hawaii?

Paia, Hawaii has about 2,512 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Paia, Hawaii earns about $100,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paia, Hawaii expensive?

In Paia, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,003,400, and the typical rent is about $2,384 a month.

How educated are people in Paia, Hawaii?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Paia, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paia, Hawaii?

About 17.1% of people in Paia, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paia, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Paia, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 406 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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