Census-designated place · Hawaii
Nanawale Estates, Hawaii
Nanawale Estates, census-designated place, in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Nanawale Estates had 1,652 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,692 (±504). GEOID 1553975.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,652
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,692 ±504
Median household income
$26,683
±$8,326 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $100,389
Median home value
$232,600
±$39,316 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $839,100
Median gross rent
$1,005
±$416 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $1,971
Where is Nanawale Estates and what county is it in?
Nanawale Estates 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 2.5 square miles of land, 652 residents per square mile in 2020.
Nanawale Estates 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 Nanawale Estates, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,652 residents in Nanawale Estates, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,692 (±504).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Nanawale Estates is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Nanawale Estates | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,692 ±504 | 205,769 | no clear change |
| Households | 691 ±151 | 74,072 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.65 | 2.74 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 764 ±153 | 90,735 | no clear change |
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 Nanawale Estates?
The median resident of Nanawale Estates is 42.2 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 27.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 23.7%. 13.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nanawale Estates | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 ±7.7 | 44.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±9.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±7.7 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Male | 56.8% ±7.8 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.2% ±11.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.1% ±10.8 pts | 29.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.6% ±10.6 pts | 20.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 13.8% ±6.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 23.7% ±10.2 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.8% ±7.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.0% ±8.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±7.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 25.0% ±7.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2% ±4.6 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5% ±9.9 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8% ±5.7 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±5.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±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 Nanawale Estates earn?
Half of Nanawale Estates's 691 households earn less than $26,683 a year (±$8,326), against $78,639 in Hawaii County and $100,389 in Hawaii. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,752 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $38,069 after inflation. 53.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nanawale Estates | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,683 ±$8,326 | $78,639 | −$38,069 |
| Mean household income | $37,736 ±$7,844 | $106,719 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,784 ±$3,473 | $39,739 | −$12,683 |
| People below the poverty line | 53.0% ±14.3 pts | 14.9% | +36.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 65.3% ±22.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 43.6% ±12.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±4.9 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4% ±6.2 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 Nanawale Estates?
Owners occupy 63.8% of Nanawale Estates's occupied homes and renters 36.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $232,600 by its owner (±$39,316). The median renter pays $1,005 a month including utilities, and 64.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nanawale Estates | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $232,600 ±$39,316 | $519,300 | +$56,119 |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 ±$416 | $1,510 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 64.2% ±16.9 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,361 ±$457 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.8% ±12.7 pts | 74.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.2% ±12.7 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 764 ±153 | 90,735 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% ±5.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.1% ±6.7 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.1% ±8.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±6.3 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 Nanawale Estates work and get to work?
78.6% of Nanawale Estates's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes.
| Measure | Nanawale Estates | Hawaii County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.6% ±10.7 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±4.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±9.5 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±6.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.1% ±7.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.5 min ±11.7 | 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 Nanawale Estates?
1 census tract lies mostly in Nanawale Estates (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 211.08Hawaii County | 6,826 | $35,156 |
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 Nanawale Estates) · Census block assignment files
How does Nanawale Estates compare with other places in Hawaii?
Nanawale Estates ranks 124th 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) | 105th | 126 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 126 |
| Median household income | 124th | 125 |
| Per capita income | 126th | 126 |
| Median home value | 116th | 120 |
| Median gross rent | 115th | 119 |
| Poverty rate | 1st | 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th | 125 |
| Median age | 62nd | 126 |
| Owner-occupied share | 88th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 22nd | 126 |
Nanawale Estates's figures with every place in Hawaii (CSV)
Every place in Hawaii, sortable · Compare Nanawale Estates 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 Nanawale Estates?
17 of the 57 figures for Nanawale Estates 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 Nanawale Estates 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.