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Volcano

Hawaii · 746 residents · 26.694 sq mi
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Volcano has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,609. Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 1,485 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $574,500. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 159%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
−67%since 2000
from 2,231 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+45%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2811K2K3K4K1990201020202024Volcano
2024746
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,609
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,323
+193%since 2000
from $18,913 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−16%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$574,500
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,786
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+127%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,033)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(207)
Asian11%(245)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(1,323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(454)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(35)
Asian7.4%(55)
Other26.1%(195)
Diversity Score69.2%(516)
Diversity Score
69
+17%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+99%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
84.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volcano, Hawaii?

Volcano, Hawaii has about 746 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volcano, Hawaii?

The typical household in Volcano, Hawaii earns about $74,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Volcano, Hawaii expensive?

In Volcano, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $574,500, and the typical rent is about $1,786 a month.

How educated are people in Volcano, Hawaii?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Volcano, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Volcano, Hawaii?

About 15.3% of people in Volcano, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Volcano, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Volcano, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 738 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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