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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Paia

Hawaii · 2,106 residents · 6.131 sq mi
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Paia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,282. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 393 residents. Median home value is $153,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
2,106
−16%vs 2000
vs 2,499 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
344 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Paia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,282
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,696 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,458
−28%vs 2000
vs $18,644 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $211,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $783 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(719)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(243)
Asian63.2%(1,331)
Other2.5%(52)
Diversity Score71.8%(1,511)
Diversity Score
72
−8%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+45%vs 2000
vs 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paia, Hawaii?

Paia, Hawaii has about 2,106 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Paia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Paia, Hawaii earns about $39,282 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 $153,400, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Paia, Hawaii?

About 14.3% 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 7.7% of people in Paia, 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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