Fern Forest is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Fern Forest has a 2024 population of 806. Fern Forest is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually but its population has increased by 28.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 627 in 2020.
The average household income in Fern Forest is $62,556 with a poverty rate of 29.32%. The median age in Fern Forest is 53.6 years: 53.3 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fern Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 53.52% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 38.41% |
| Asian | 57 | 6.48% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 479 | 1.84 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.3 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Married | 129 | 3.19 | 86 | 14 |
| Male | 12 | 2.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
1.84
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 5.31% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 13.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 304 | 38.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 233 | 29.46% |
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 | 436 | 416 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 244 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 76 | 48 |
| Asian | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 48.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,759 | $10,556 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,643 | $38,636 | $49,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,261 | $35,568 | $48,091 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$44,261
Average Earnings
$35,568
Average Male
$48,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.93% of Fern Forest residents speak only English, while 9.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 176 | 38.85% |
| Multiple | 338 | 59 | 17.46% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 38 | 22.35% |
| Asian | 57 | 5 | 8.77% |
29.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.05%
Male Poverty Rate
23.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fern Forest is White, with 38.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fern Forest is Asian, with 8.77% 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 14.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 43.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.86% |
| High School | 21.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,027 | $80,980 |
| Households | $33,173 | $62,556 |
| Married Families | $101,741 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,143 | $54,558 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 8.37% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13.27% |
| Asian | 5 | 8.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.2%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
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
44.55%
Born in Fern Forest
99.43%
Native Born
0.57%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.43% of Fern Forest residents were born in the United States, with 44.55% having been born in Hawaii. 0.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 806 | -9 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 815 | -9 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 824 | 37 | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 787 | 160 | 25.52% |
| 2020 | 627 | -160 | -20.33% |
| 2019 | 787 | -32 | -3.91% |
| 2018 | 819 | -19 | -2.27% |
| 2017 | 838 | 169 | 25.26% |
| 2016 | 669 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 669 | -51 | -7.08% |
| 2014 | 720 | 60 | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 660 | -75 | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 735 | -196 | -21.05% |
| 2010 | 931 | 0 | 0% |