Fern Acres is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Fern Acres has a 2024 population of 1,827. Fern Acres is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,740 in 2020.
The average household income in Fern Acres is $62,949 with a poverty rate of 12.93%. The median age in Fern Acres is 48 years: 50 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fern Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 730 | 40.99% |
| White | 708 | 39.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 201 | 11.29% |
| Asian | 93 | 5.22% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 2.02% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 630 | 2.83 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 275 | 3.08 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 199 | 1.37 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 98 | 5.33 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 58 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 7.35% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 9.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 15.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 2.71% |
| High School Graduate | 505 | 39.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.08% |
| Some College | 322 | 24.9% |
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 | 526 | 496 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 513 | 497 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 212 | 199 | 21 |
| Asian | 93 | 93 | 10 |
| Islander | 60 | 37 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 9 | 9 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,185 | $0 | $23,804 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $27,027 | $48,162 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,359 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,830 | $33,750 | $39,722 |
| Some College | $40,893 | $34,417 | $42,115 |
$36,830
Average Earnings
$33,750
Average Male
$39,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.72% of Fern Acres residents speak only English, while 29.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 19.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 730 | 81 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 68 | 20.67% |
| White | 646 | 67 | 10.37% |
| Islander | 201 | 47 | 23.38% |
| Asian | 93 | 25 | 26.88% |
| Black | 36 | 9 | 25% |
12.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.6%
Male Poverty Rate
13.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fern Acres is Asian, with 26.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fern Acres is White, with 10.37% 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 18.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.85% |
| Some College | 14.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.05% |
| Male Employed | 5.03% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,361 | $68,492 |
| Households | $48,125 | $62,949 |
| Married Families | $63,264 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,313 | $38,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 17.76% |
| Asian | 24 | 25.81% |
| Black | 9 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
17.1%
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
58.96%
Born in Fern Acres
93.82%
Native Born
6.18%
Foreign Born
2.86%
Non Citizen
3.31%
Naturalized
93.82% of Fern Acres residents were born in the United States, with 58.96% having been born in Hawaii. 2.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,827 | 23 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 1,804 | 23 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 1,781 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,781 | 41 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 1,740 | -257 | -12.87% |
| 2019 | 1,997 | 396 | 24.73% |
| 2018 | 1,601 | 41 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 1,560 | 168 | 12.07% |
| 2016 | 1,392 | -34 | -2.38% |
| 2015 | 1,426 | 88 | 6.58% |
| 2014 | 1,338 | -12 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 1,350 | 15 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 1,335 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,336 | -168 | -11.17% |
| 2010 | 1,504 | 0 | 0% |