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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Volcano

Hawaii · 1,484 residents · 26.694 sq mi
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Volcano has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,963. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 747 residents. Median home value is $96,100. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% 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

1,484
−33%vs 2000
vs 2,231 in 2000
1990 – 2024
56 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−14%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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2024746
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,963
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,977 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,896
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,913 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
+12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$96,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $121,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$470
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $644 in 2000
US average: $450
64.1%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
35.9% rent
3.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(1,000)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(57)
Asian32.2%(478)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score60.2%(893)
60
+1%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.6 min
+70%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Volcano, Hawaii?

Volcano, Hawaii has about 1,484 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Volcano, Hawaii?

The typical household in Volcano, Hawaii earns about $27,963 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Volcano, Hawaii?

About 23.7% 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 26.7% of people in Volcano, 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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