Pahala is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Pahala has a 2024 population of 1,987. Pahala is currently growing at a rate of 2.32% annually but its population has decreased by -1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,023 in 2020.
The average household income in Pahala is $82,610 with a poverty rate of 9.21%. The median age in Pahala is 30.7 years: 32.2 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahala was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 942 | 52.77% |
| Asian | 548 | 30.7% |
| White | 137 | 7.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 111 | 6.22% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 2.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Asian
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 445 | 3.96 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 254 | 4.22 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 115 | 0 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 60 | 4.17 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 16 | 20.19 | 100 | 0 |
4.72
Average Family Size
3.96
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 4.1% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 8.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 368 | 35.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 4.68% |
| Some College | 280 | 26.72% |
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 | 457 | 386 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 348 | 348 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 171 | 60 |
| Islander | 95 | 74 | 8 |
| White | 91 | 91 | 29 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 51.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,091 | $62,500 | $23,077 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,393 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,103 | $33,750 | $41,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,659 | $42,813 | $20,469 |
| Some College | $26,023 | $40,781 | $13,884 |
$34,659
Average Earnings
$42,813
Average Male
$20,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.88% of Pahala residents speak only English, while 34.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 21.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 884 | 110 | 12.44% |
| Asian | 541 | 47 | 8.69% |
| Hispanic | 504 | 15 | 2.98% |
9.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.7%
Male Poverty Rate
7.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahala is Multiple, with 12.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahala is Hispanic, with 2.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.94% |
| Some College | 3.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.39% |
| Male Employed | 6.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,694 | $99,839 |
| Households | $71,908 | $82,610 |
| Married Families | $91,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,594 | $27,219 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
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
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19 | 4.1% |
| Islander | 16 | 15.24% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.64% |
| White | 2 | 1.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
12.9%
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
75.97%
Born in Pahala
84.2%
Native Born
15.8%
Foreign Born
6.11%
Non Citizen
9.69%
Naturalized
84.2% of Pahala residents were born in the United States, with 75.97% having been born in Hawaii. 6.11% 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 | 1,987 | 45 | 2.32% |
| 2023 | 1,942 | 45 | 2.37% |
| 2022 | 1,897 | -313 | -14.16% |
| 2021 | 2,210 | 187 | 9.24% |
| 2020 | 2,023 | 196 | 10.73% |
| 2019 | 1,827 | 23 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 1,804 | 85 | 4.94% |
| 2017 | 1,719 | 378 | 28.19% |
| 2016 | 1,341 | -64 | -4.56% |
| 2015 | 1,405 | 114 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 1,291 | -105 | -7.52% |
| 2013 | 1,396 | 112 | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 1,284 | -72 | -5.31% |
| 2011 | 1,356 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,356 | 0 | 0% |