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Volcano

Hawaii · 736 residents · 26.694 sq mi
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Volcano has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,482. Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 1,495 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $562,500. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 207%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
736
−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: 280
Median age
62.2
+51%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2811K2K3K4K1990201020202024Volcano
2024746
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,482
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,142
+112%since 2000
from $18,913 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$562,500
+207%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
9.0
+166%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(385)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(52)
Asian12.1%(89)
Other40.1%(295)
Diversity Score79.7%(587)
Diversity Score
80
+34%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volcano, Hawaii?

Volcano, Hawaii has about 736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volcano, Hawaii?

The typical household in Volcano, Hawaii earns about $62,482 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 $562,500.

How educated are people in Volcano, Hawaii?

About 25.9% 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 0.3% 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 748 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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