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Paia

Hawaii · 2,470 residents · 6.131 sq mi
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Paia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $737,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,470
−1%since 2000
from 2,499 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
403 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+19%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Paia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,563
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,993
+93%since 2000
from $18,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$737,100
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,224
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(1,068)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(276)
Asian15.5%(384)
Other30.2%(747)
Diversity Score86.6%(2,138)
Diversity Score
87
+11%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paia, Hawaii?

Paia, Hawaii has about 2,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paia, Hawaii?

The typical household in Paia, Hawaii earns about $101,563 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 $737,100, and the typical rent is about $2,224 a month.

How educated are people in Paia, Hawaii?

About 30.5% 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 11.8% 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 364 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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