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Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hawaii County, Hawaii. Hawaii County had 210,043 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, while Hawaii shrank 1.5%. It holds 54 places (54 census-designated) and 60 census tracts. GEOID 15001.
Hawaii County is the county of the Hilo-Kailua, HI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
210,043
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 200,629 · ACS 2020-2024: 205,769
Median household income
$78,639
±$2,560 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $100,389
Median home value
$519,300
±$16,515 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $839,100
Median gross rent
$1,510
±$66 (90% margin)
Hawaii: $1,971
How many people live in Hawaii County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 200,629 residents in Hawaii County. The Census Bureau estimates 210,043 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, while Hawaii shrank 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 205,769 over 4,028 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hawaii County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 205,769 | 1,445,235 | +6,310 |
| Households | 74,072±842 | 492,453 | +4,619 |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.03 | 2.85 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 90,735±123 | 567,896 | +2,911 |
Hawaii County's population since 2000
From 148,677 in 2000 to 210,043 in 2025: up 41.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County holds 54 places: 54 census-designated places. The largest is Hilo with 50,404 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hilo | 44,186 | $81,779 |
|---|---|---|
| Kailua (Hawaii County) | 19,713 | $88,211 |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 14,957 | $88,348 |
| Kaiminani | 12,590 | $110,560 |
| Waimea (Hawaii County) | 9,904 | $100,198 |
| Waikoloa Village | 7,104 | $81,703 |
| Hawaiian Ocean View | 4,864 | $45,043 |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | 4,778 | $96,212 |
| Mountain View | 4,215 | $69,299 |
| Hawaiian Beaches | 3,976 | $29,295 |
| Ainaloa | 3,609 | $58,918 |
| Hawaiian Acres | 3,426 | $91,120 |
| Captain Cook | 3,253 | $108,675 |
| Orchidlands Estates | 3,165 | $73,936 |
| Holualoa | 2,994 | $115,972 |
| Honokaa | 2,699 | $87,019 |
| Kurtistown | 2,515 | $96,165 |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | 2,416 | $93,929 |
| Kealakekua | 2,307 | $102,772 |
| Hawi | 2,268 | $84,457 |
| Kapaau | 2,008 | $83,750 |
| Fern Acres | 1,965 | $40,400 |
| Pepeekeo | 1,826 | $70,625 |
| Nanawale Estates | 1,652 | $26,683 |
| Pahala | 1,403 | $71,518 |
| Eden Roc | 1,386 | $24,771 |
| Kaloko | 1,314 | $103,654 |
| Keaau | 1,195 | $85,000 |
| Discovery Harbour | 1,171 | $61,042 |
| Papaikou | 1,166 | $79,079 |
| Fern Forest | 1,150 | $42,917 |
| Wainaku | 1,147 | $69,205 |
| Laupahoehoe | 1,147 | $63,977 |
| Leilani Estates | 1,139 | $30,192 |
| Mauna Loa Estates | 1,057 | $39,427 |
| Honalo | 996 | $63,125 |
| Pahoa | 924 | $56,042 |
| Naalehu | 811 | $67,679 |
| Royal Hawaiian Estates | 790 | $76,875 |
| HalaulaGEOID 1509700 | 773 | not published |
| Waikoloa Beach Resort | 757 | $101,818 |
| Volcano | 736 | $74,609 |
| Paauilo | 618 | $79,063 |
| Tiki GardensGEOID 1570280 | 555 | $42,500 |
| Seaview | 512 | $34,500 |
| Honomu | 452 | $67,500 |
| Paukaa | 434 | $92,750 |
| Black SandsGEOID 1502832 | 416 | $14,167 |
| Volcano Golf CourseGEOID 1572468 | 363 | not published |
| KukuihaeleGEOID 1541000 | 281 | not published |
| Puako | 267 | $122,813 |
| WaiohinuGEOID 1579550 | 198 | $70,313 |
| KalapanaGEOID 1525700 | 167 | $27,000 |
| KamailiGEOID 1527350 | 157 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hawaii County?
The median resident of Hawaii County is 44.3 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 29.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 24.9%. 11.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hawaii County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±0.2 | 40.9 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% | 9.9% | −1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.9%±0.2 pts | 20.9% | −0.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | +0.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 20.2%±0.9 pts | 36.4% | −1.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 11.7%±0.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 24.9%±1.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.8%±0.8 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.6%±1.1 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±0.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±0.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.4%±1.0 pts | 36.1% | +2.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.3%±0.7 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Hawaii County earn?
Half of Hawaii County's 74,072 households earn less than $78,639 a year (±$2,560), against $100,389 in Hawaii. In 2015-2019 it was $76,806 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hawaii County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,639±$2,560 | $100,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,719±$3,557 | $131,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,739±$1,197 | $46,005 | +$2,151 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9%±1.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.2%±2.7 pts | 12.1% | −4.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.8%±1.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±0.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 Hawaii County?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Hawaii County's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $519,300 by its owner (±$16,515). The median renter pays $1,510 a month including utilities, and 40.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hawaii County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $519,300±$16,515 | $839,100 | +$88,557 |
| Median gross rent | $1,510±$66 | $1,971 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.3%±3.4 pts | 46.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,157±$63 | $2,904 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0%±1.2 pts | 63.0% | +6.3 pts |
| Housing units | 90,735±123 | 567,896 | +2,911 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6%±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0%±1.0 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Hawaii County building?
Builders took permits for 1,230 new housing units across Hawaii County in 2025 (1,156 single-family), 5.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hawaii County get to work?
68.2% of Hawaii County's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Hawaii County | Hawaii | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±0.9 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.2%±1.5 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.8%±1.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±1.1 pts | 9.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±0.9 | 26.2 min | +1.3 min |
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 are Hawaii County's census tracts?
Hawaii County is divided into 60 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,691 (Tract 211.07) to $129,483 (Tract 215.13).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hawaii County compare with Hawaii's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 5 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 5 |
| Median household income | 4th of 5 |
| Median home value | 4th of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 5 |
| Median age | 1st of 5 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Hawaii County 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.