Census-designated place · Hawaii
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii
Hawaiian Paradise Park, census-designated place, in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Hawaiian Paradise Park had 13,203 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,721). GEOID 1512600.
Residents, 2020-2024
13,203
±1,721 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 14,957
Median household income
$88,348
±$18,409 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $100,389
Median home value
$457,100
±$34,757 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $839,100
Median gross rent
$1,310
±$232 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $1,971
Where is Hawaiian Paradise Park and what county is it in?
Hawaiian Paradise Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It covers 15.3 square miles of land, 978 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hawaiian Paradise Park is in the Hilo-Kailua, HI micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hawaiian Paradise Park, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Hawaiian Paradise Park's population at 13,203 (±1,721). The 2020 Census counted 14,957 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Hawaiian Paradise Park is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Hawaiian Paradise Park | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,203 ±1,721 | 205,769 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,905 ±501 | 74,072 | +1,030 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.28 | 2.74 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,432 ±430 | 90,735 | +748 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hawaiian Paradise Park?
The median resident of Hawaiian Paradise Park is 44.1 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 29.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.5%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hawaiian Paradise Park | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 ±6.7 | 44.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±5.0 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2% ±5.9 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±3.9 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.9% ±6.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.5% ±7.1 pts | 29.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.1% ±7.5 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 9.8% ±5.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 29.5% ±8.7 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5% ±3.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±7.4 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±6.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±1.9 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.8% ±6.4 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.1% ±3.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hawaiian Paradise Park earn?
Half of Hawaiian Paradise Park's 4,905 households earn less than $88,348 a year (±$18,409), against $78,639 in Hawaii County and $100,389 in Hawaii. In 2015-2019 it was $67,528 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hawaiian Paradise Park | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,348 ±$18,409 | $78,639 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,770 ±$20,724 | $106,719 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,088 ±$8,285 | $39,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±5.1 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7% ±12.3 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.3% ±8.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±2.0 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±3.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hawaiian Paradise Park?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Hawaiian Paradise Park's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $457,100 by its owner (±$34,757). The median renter pays $1,310 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hawaiian Paradise Park | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $457,100 ±$34,757 | $519,300 | +$83,831 |
| Median gross rent | $1,310 ±$232 | $1,510 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1% ±19.7 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,046 ±$182 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7% ±8.8 pts | 74.0% | −13.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.3% ±8.8 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,432 ±430 | 90,735 | +748 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3% ±3.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.0% ±5.0 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3% ±5.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±2.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Hawaiian Paradise Park work and get to work?
67.8% of Hawaiian Paradise Park's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes.
| Measure | Hawaiian Paradise Park | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1% ±8.2 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±3.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.8% ±11.6 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±4.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±8.8 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min ±6.1 | 27.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hawaiian Paradise Park?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hawaiian Paradise Park, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,017 (Tract 210.14) to $89,360 (Tract 210.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 210.14Hawaii County | 8,077 | $84,017 |
| Tract 210.15Hawaii County | 4,990 | $89,360 |
| Tract 210.03Hawaii County | 7,459 | $66,008 |
| Tract 210.13Hawaii County | 5,169 | $89,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hawaiian Paradise Park) · Census block assignment files
How does Hawaiian Paradise Park compare with other places in Hawaii?
Hawaiian Paradise Park ranks 82nd of 125 places in Hawaii with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 23rd | 126 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 126 |
| Median household income | 82nd | 125 |
| Per capita income | 71st | 126 |
| Median home value | 99th | 120 |
| Median gross rent | 105th | 119 |
| Poverty rate | 47th | 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84th | 125 |
| Median age | 45th | 126 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48th | 119 |
| Work from home | 15th | 86 |
| Travel time to work | 31st | 126 |
Hawaiian Paradise Park's figures with every place in Hawaii (CSV)
Every place in Hawaii, sortable · Compare Hawaiian Paradise Park with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hawaiian Paradise Park?
15 of the 57 figures for Hawaiian Paradise Park on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hawaiian Paradise Park are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.