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Census Tract 221.02, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Census Tract 221.02, GEOID 15001022102, in Hawaii County, Hawaii, partly within Laupahoehoe. 1,597 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±398); the 2020 Census counted 2,114.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,597
±398 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,114
Median household income
$65,833
±$10,828 (90% margin)
Hawaii County: $78,639
Median home value
$610,400
±$104,959 (90% margin)
Hawaii County: $519,300
Median gross rent
$1,414
±$347 (90% margin)
Hawaii County: $1,510
Where is Census Tract 221.02?
Census Tract 221.02 is one of 60 census tracts in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It covers 320.60 square miles of land, 7 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 15001022102, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Laupahoehoe | 16% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 221.02: Tract 201 ($95,026), Tract 202.02 ($66,605), Tract 210.11 ($84,531), Tract 212.03 ($48,750) and Tract 220 ($91,912). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 221.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 221.02's population at 1,597 (±398) in 602 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,114 residents and 894 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 221.02 | Hawaii County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,597 ±398 | 205,769 |
| Households | 602 ±115 | 74,072 |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.55 | 2.74 |
| Housing units | 715 ±125 | 90,735 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 221.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 221.02 is 51.4 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 32.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 31.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 29.9%. 16.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 221.02 | Hawaii County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4 ±14.3 | 44.3 |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±8.5 pts | 20.6% |
| 65 years and over | 32.3% ±8.4 pts | 23.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±9.0 pts | 11.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.5% ±12.0 pts | 29.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.5% ±7.4 pts | 20.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±5.3 pts | 11.7% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 29.9% ±13.6 pts | 24.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 16.7% ±7.9 pts | 11.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.8% ±11.7 pts | 22.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1% ±4.5 pts | 7.3% |
| With a disability | 15.3% ±6.6 pts | 16.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±6.8 pts | 4.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±4.6 pts | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.3% ±10.6 pts | 31.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±4.5 pts | 12.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±9.1 pts | 89.3% |
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 Census Tract 221.02 earn?
Half of the 602 households in Census Tract 221.02 earn less than $65,833 a year (±$10,828), against $78,639 across Hawaii County: 35th highest of the county's 43 tracts with a reliable estimate. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 221.02 | Hawaii County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,833 ±$10,828 | $78,639 |
| Mean household income | $78,663 ±$16,694 | $106,719 |
| Per capita income | $35,250 ±$8,027 | $39,739 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.3% ±12.4 pts | 14.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.5% ±31.9 pts | 18.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8% ±8.4 pts | 17.8% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±1.4 pts | 95.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±6.1 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 Census Tract 221.02?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Census Tract 221.02's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $610,400 by its owner (±$104,959). The median renter pays $1,414 a month including utilities, and 69.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 221.02 | Hawaii County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $610,400 ±$104,959 | $519,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,414 ±$347 | $1,510 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 69.8% ±23.9 pts | 40.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,516 ±$617 | $2,157 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1% ±9.9 pts | 74.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.9% ±9.9 pts | 26.0% |
| Housing units | 715 ±125 | 90,735 |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.2% ±5.8 pts | 77.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±3.8 pts | 8.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.2% ±7.5 pts | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±5.3 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 Census Tract 221.02 get to work?
86.5% of Census Tract 221.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 41.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 221.02 | Hawaii County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.4% ±9.1 pts | 56.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±8.0 pts | 6.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 86.5% ±9.6 pts | 68.2% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±8.9 pts | 14.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.7% |
| Walked | 3.9% ±4.4 pts | 1.9% |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±4.0 pts | 12.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.6 min ±8.3 | 27.4 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
How does Census Tract 221.02 compare with the other tracts in Hawaii County?
Among Hawaii County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 221.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hawaii County |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 43 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 43 |
| Median household income | 35th of 43 |
| Per capita income | 28th of 43 |
| Median home value | 18th of 43 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 40 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 40 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 43 |
| Median age | 5th of 43 |
| Owner-occupied share | 15th of 43 |
The tracts next to it on Hawaii County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202.02 | 32nd | $66,605±$2,281 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 210.03 | 33rd | $66,008±$10,273 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 205 | 34th | $65,972±$17,510 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 221.02 | 35th | $65,833±$10,828 |
| Tract 204 | 36th | $51,212±$7,350 |
| Tract 212.03 | 37th | $48,750±$12,281 |
| Tract 210.17 | 38th | $46,576±$16,575 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 221.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 221.02 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections