Pahoa, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,430
Population
656/sq mi density
$55,903
Median Income
$19,383 per capita
$312,500
Home Value
$288,967 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,903 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$312,500 home value, $819/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,430
Census 2023
Population Density
656
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.7 km²)
Median Age
45.4 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 15.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 45.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 15.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
23.4%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
15.7%
Asian
45.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 50.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 48.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
50.7%
Spanish
48.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
32.2%
Veterans
1.1%
82% below US avg (6%)
Disability
20.3%
56% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.9%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.1%
41% above 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 | 1,430 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 656 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.3% |
| Female | 51.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 45.5% |
Language
| English Only | 50.7% |
| Spanish | 48.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 32.2% |
| Veterans | 1.1% |
| Disability | 20.3% |
| Health Insurance | 87.9% |
| Uninsured | 12.1% |
| Broadband Access | 92.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.477 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |