Pahala, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,785
Population
2,789/sq mi density
$71,908
Median Income
$22,980 per capita
$216,600
Home Value
$293,544 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$71,908 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,600 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,785
Census 2023
Population Density
2,789
per square mile
Land Area
0.8
square miles (2.2 km²)
Median Age
30.7 yrs
21% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 31.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 30.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 27.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
7.7%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
31.4%
Asian
30.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 65.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 37.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
65.9%
Spanish
37.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.8%
Veterans
3.6%
40% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.2%
6% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.2%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.8%
79% 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 | 1,785 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,789 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.4% |
| Asian | 30.7% |
Language
| English Only | 65.9% |
| Spanish | 37.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.8% |
| Veterans | 3.6% |
| Disability | 12.2% |
| Health Insurance | 98.2% |
| Uninsured | 1.8% |
| Broadband Access | 92.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.477 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |