Pahoa is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Pahoa has a 2024 population of 1,443. Pahoa is currently growing at a rate of 2.49% annually and its population has increased by 16.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,234 in 2020.
The average household income in Pahoa is $66,594 with a poverty rate of 33.58%. The median age in Pahoa is 45.4 years: 54.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahoa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 651 | 45.52% |
| White | 335 | 23.43% |
| Two or more races | 273 | 19.09% |
| Other race | 121 | 8.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 47 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 420 | 3.36 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 215 | 2.92 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Male | 100 | 3.52 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 55 | 6.35 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.66 | 90 | 10 |
3.05
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 9.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 22.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.11% |
| High School Graduate | 362 | 36.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 6.36% |
| Some College | 181 | 18.28% |
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 | 494 | 428 | 187 |
| White | 265 | 248 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 86 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 48 | 9 |
| Other Race | 73 | 66 | 9 |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 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 asian people with a rate of 37.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,205 | $0 | $23,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $28,618 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $24,618 | $0 | $24,662 |
| Some College | $27,143 | $0 | $26,429 |
$24,618
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$24,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.74% of Pahoa residents speak only English, while 49.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 37.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 273 | 258 | 94.51% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 209 | 92.89% |
| Asian | 651 | 141 | 21.66% |
| White | 335 | 33 | 9.85% |
| Islander | 44 | 28 | 63.64% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
33.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.04%
Male Poverty Rate
34.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahoa is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahoa is White, with 9.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.26% |
| Some College | 24.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.78% |
| High School | 19.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 18.93% |
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,679 | $64,215 |
| Households | $55,903 | $66,594 |
| Married Families | $56,337 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,806 | $44,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Islander | 6 | 13.64% |
| Black | 3 | 100% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
39.37%
Born in Pahoa
67.83%
Native Born
32.17%
Foreign Born
9.3%
Non Citizen
22.87%
Naturalized
67.83% of Pahoa residents were born in the United States, with 39.37% having been born in Hawaii. 9.3% 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 | 1,443 | 35 | 2.49% |
| 2023 | 1,408 | 36 | 2.62% |
| 2022 | 1,372 | 36 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1,336 | 102 | 8.27% |
| 2020 | 1,234 | 429 | 53.29% |
| 2019 | 805 | -91 | -10.16% |
| 2018 | 896 | 124 | 16.06% |
| 2017 | 772 | 41 | 5.61% |
| 2016 | 731 | -95 | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 826 | -36 | -4.18% |
| 2014 | 862 | -17 | -1.93% |
| 2013 | 879 | 14 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 865 | -118 | -12% |
| 2011 | 983 | 38 | 4.02% |
| 2010 | 945 | 0 | 0% |