Honokaa is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Honokaa has a 2024 population of 2,295. Honokaa is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,339 in 2020.
The average household income in Honokaa is $92,831 with a poverty rate of 5.29%. The median age in Honokaa is 41.1 years: 37.3 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Honokaa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,098 | 46.66% |
| Asian | 737 | 31.32% |
| White | 380 | 16.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 130 | 5.52% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 642 | 3.59 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 320 | 4.22 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.13 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Female | 113 | 3.72 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Male | 44 | 7.84 | 4.5 | 95.5 |
4.25
Average Family Size
3.59
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 12.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 171 | 11.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 6.32% |
| High School Graduate | 529 | 35.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 325 | 22.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 508 | 434 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 470 | 40 |
| White | 344 | 299 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 138 | 0 |
| Islander | 120 | 98 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,688 | $85,845 | $44,135 |
| Graduate Degree | $128,929 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,664 | $37,083 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,190 | $0 | $51,193 |
| Overall | $42,024 | $43,580 | $40,197 |
| Some College | $41,310 | $41,793 | $40,724 |
$42,024
Average Earnings
$43,580
Average Male
$40,197
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.64% of Honokaa residents speak only English, while 41.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 37.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,098 | 50 | 4.55% |
| White | 356 | 30 | 8.43% |
| Asian | 727 | 25 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 22 | 7.38% |
| Islander | 118 | 17 | 14.41% |
5.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.65%
Male Poverty Rate
6.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Honokaa is Islander, with 14.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Honokaa is Asian, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.24% |
| Some College | 1.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Female Employed | 2.09% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,875 | $106,166 |
| Households | $85,556 | $92,831 |
| Married Families | $137,778 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,848 | $46,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
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
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 35 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 9.23% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.84% |
| Other Race | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
64.26%
Born in Honokaa
79.81%
Native Born
20.19%
Foreign Born
13.85%
Non Citizen
6.33%
Naturalized
79.81% of Honokaa residents were born in the United States, with 64.26% having been born in Hawaii. 13.85% 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 | 2,295 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 2,293 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 2,290 | 357 | 18.47% |
| 2021 | 1,933 | -406 | -17.36% |
| 2020 | 2,339 | 260 | 12.51% |
| 2019 | 2,079 | -222 | -9.65% |
| 2018 | 2,301 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 2,299 | 61 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 2,238 | -121 | -5.13% |
| 2015 | 2,359 | -163 | -6.46% |
| 2014 | 2,522 | -376 | -12.97% |
| 2013 | 2,898 | -17 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 2,915 | 38 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 2,877 | 619 | 27.41% |
| 2010 | 2,258 | 0 | 0% |