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Paia

Hawaii · 2,668 residents · 6.131 sq mi
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Paia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $607,900. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $607,900, the poverty rate sits 81% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,668
+7%since 2000
from 2,499 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
435 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+11%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Paia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,304
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,696 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,894
+44%since 2000
from $18,644 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$607,900
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,493
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+135%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(1,079)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(271)
Asian22.6%(602)
Other20.5%(548)
Diversity Score87.1%(2,325)
Diversity Score
87
+12%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paia, Hawaii?

Paia, Hawaii has about 2,668 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Paia, Hawaii earns about $63,304 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 $607,900, and the typical rent is about $1,493 a month.

How educated are people in Paia, Hawaii?

About 41.9% 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 25.1% 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 562 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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