Hilo, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
48,223
Population
900/sq mi density
$78,713
Median Income
$39,868 per capita
$455,100
Home Value
$557,173 Zillow
$1,347
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,713 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$455,100 home value, $1,347/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
48,223
Census 2023
Population Density
900
per square mile
Land Area
58.3
square miles (150.9 km²)
Median Age
42.6 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 31.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 39.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
16.3%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
11.4%
Asian
31.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76.1%
Spanish
23.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.9%
Veterans
8.3%
38% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.5%
19% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.8%
67% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.477
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 48,223 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 900 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 58.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.7% |
| Female | 52.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Asian | 31.8% |
Language
| English Only | 76.1% |
| Spanish | 23.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.3% |
| Disability | 15.5% |
| Health Insurance | 97.2% |
| Uninsured | 2.8% |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.477 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |