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Volcano

Hawaii · 2,575 residents · 26.694 sq mi
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Volcano has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,852. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,600. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,575
+15%since 2000
from 2,231 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
96 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.2
+24%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2811K2K3K4K1990201020202024Volcano
2024746
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,852
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,977 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,126
+75%since 2000
from $18,913 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,277)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(227)
Asian10.8%(277)
Other26.8%(690)
Diversity Score79.9%(2,056)
Diversity Score
80
+35%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volcano, Hawaii?

Volcano, Hawaii has about 2,575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volcano, Hawaii?

The typical household in Volcano, Hawaii earns about $50,852 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 $289,600, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Volcano, Hawaii?

About 38.3% 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 13.1% of people in Volcano, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Volcano, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Volcano, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,091 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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