Discovery Harbour is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Discovery Harbour has a 2024 population of 1,290. Discovery Harbour is currently growing at a rate of 1.98% annually and its population has increased by 12.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,142 in 2020.
The average household income in Discovery Harbour is $81,739 with a poverty rate of 15.32%. The median age in Discovery Harbour is 56.2 years: 55.6 years for males, and 56.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Discovery Harbour was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 60.27% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 22.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 113 | 9.11% |
| Other race | 49 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 44 | 3.55% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 526 | 2.36 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 288 | 3.01 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 192 | 1.24 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 32 | 2.88 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 14 | 3.14 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 6.57% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 5.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 10.53% |
| High School Graduate | 217 | 22.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.42% |
| Some College | 354 | 36.91% |
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 | 647 | 598 | 232 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 131 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 103 | 26 |
| Islander | 68 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 5 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 11 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 37.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $114,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,692 | $0 | $49,904 |
| High School Graduate | $61,250 | $90,655 | $57,614 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,705 | $49,231 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $27,768 | $0 |
$46,705
Average Earnings
$49,231
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.09% of Discovery Harbour residents speak only English, while 27.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 687 | 92 | 13.39% |
| Multiple | 281 | 58 | 20.64% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 33 | 20.89% |
| Asian | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
15.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.07%
Male Poverty Rate
13.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Discovery Harbour is Hispanic, with 20.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Discovery Harbour is White, with 13.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.96% |
| High School | 6.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.5% |
| Female Employed | 13.76% |
| Male Employed | 6.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,000 | $95,334 |
| Households | $61,417 | $81,739 |
| Married Families | $87,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $55,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 16.28% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7.46% |
| Islander | 5 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 4 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
36.5%
Employment Rate
13.9%
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
23.21%
Born in Discovery Harbour
88.8%
Native Born
11.2%
Foreign Born
3.63%
Non Citizen
7.57%
Naturalized
88.8% of Discovery Harbour residents were born in the United States, with 23.21% having been born in Hawaii. 3.63% 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 | 1,290 | 25 | 1.98% |
| 2023 | 1,265 | 24 | 1.93% |
| 2022 | 1,241 | 87 | 7.54% |
| 2021 | 1,154 | 12 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 1,142 | -162 | -12.42% |
| 2019 | 1,304 | 164 | 14.39% |
| 2018 | 1,140 | 135 | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 1,005 | -123 | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 1,128 | 21 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 1,107 | 34 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 1,073 | 150 | 16.25% |
| 2013 | 923 | -21 | -2.22% |
| 2012 | 944 | 253 | 36.61% |
| 2011 | 691 | -258 | -27.19% |
| 2010 | 949 | 0 | 0% |