Black Sands is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Black Sands has a 2024 population of 209. Black Sands is currently growing at a rate of 7.73% annually and its population has increased by 97.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 106 in 2020.
The average household income in Black Sands is $34,029 with a poverty rate of 51.9%. The median age in Black Sands is 52.4 years: 57.1 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Black Sands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 48.52% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 24.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 18.57% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 4.22% |
| Other race | 7 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 142 | 1.67 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 117 | 1.31 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Female | 13 | 4.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 4 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
1.67
Average Household Size
94.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 22.55% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 30.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 8.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 6.86% |
| High School Graduate | 33 | 16.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 31 | 15.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 106 | 24 |
| Islander | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.03% of Black Sands residents speak only English, while 8.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 8.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 55 | 48.67% |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| Multiple | 59 | 22 | 37.29% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
51.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.77%
Male Poverty Rate
37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Black Sands is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Black Sands is Multiple, with 37.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 79.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 60.61% |
| Some College | 56.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 23.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $66,260 |
| Households | - | $34,029 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,131 | $20,131 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
8.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
9.8%
Male Marriage Rate
7.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 4.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.9%
Labor Force Participation
30.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.12%
Born in Black Sands
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.16% of Black Sands residents were born in the United States, with 56.12% having been born in Hawaii. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 209 | 15 | 7.73% |
| 2023 | 194 | 15 | 8.38% |
| 2022 | 179 | 36 | 25.17% |
| 2021 | 143 | 37 | 34.91% |
| 2020 | 106 | 0 | 0% |