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 $82,295 with a poverty rate of 13.84%. The median age in Discovery Harbour is 59.4 years: 59.4 years for males, and 59.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Discovery Harbour was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 741 | 61.85% |
| Two or more races | 286 | 23.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 72 | 6.01% |
| Asian | 55 | 4.59% |
| Other race | 39 | 3.26% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 530 | 2.26 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 301 | 2.81 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.24 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 30 | 2.87 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Male | 9 | 3.44 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 16.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 13.04% |
| High School Graduate | 243 | 25.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.41% |
| Some College | 315 | 32.61% |
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 | 658 | 610 | 243 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 143 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 90 | 15 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 5 |
| Islander | 47 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 9 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 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 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $118,000 | $119,500 | $3,636 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,958 | $0 | $63,958 |
| High School Graduate | $72,000 | $93,750 | $52,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,078 | $50,313 | $50,000 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $30,417 | $0 |
$50,078
Average Earnings
$50,313
Average Male
$50,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.17% of Discovery Harbour residents speak only English, while 27.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 9.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 686 | 71 | 10.35% |
| Multiple | 286 | 62 | 21.68% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 27 | 20.3% |
| Asian | 55 | 5 | 9.09% |
13.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.38%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Discovery Harbour is Multiple, with 21.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Discovery Harbour is Asian, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.34% |
| High School | 5.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.43% |
| Female Employed | 14.81% |
| Male Employed | 3.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $100,719 |
| Households | $64,286 | $82,295 |
| Married Families | $95,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,269 | $46,471 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 18.42% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 7.41% |
| Islander | 6 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 5 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.6%
Employment Rate
13.8%
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
21.7%
Born in Discovery Harbour
89.48%
Native Born
10.52%
Foreign Born
2.92%
Non Citizen
7.6%
Naturalized
89.48% of Discovery Harbour residents were born in the United States, with 21.7% having been born in Hawaii. 2.92% 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% |