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 $72,664 with a poverty rate of 21.94%. The median age in Pahoa is 47.4 years: 56.2 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pahoa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 620 | 45.19% |
| Two or more races | 299 | 21.79% |
| White | 272 | 19.83% |
| Other race | 96 | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 424 | 3.2 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 198 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 116 | 3.25 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 59 | 5.51 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 51 | 1.76 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
2.98
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 5.05% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 230 | 22.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 1.98% |
| High School Graduate | 450 | 44.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 167 | 16.53% |
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 | 480 | 454 | 201 |
| White | 233 | 220 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 143 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 110 | 0 |
| Islander | 62 | 62 | 3 |
| Other Race | 53 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,519 | $63,359 | $21,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,316 | $0 | $29,009 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,486 | $36,667 | $22,202 |
| Some College | $20,694 | $0 | $22,083 |
$22,486
Average Earnings
$36,667
Average Male
$22,202
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.19% of Pahoa residents speak only English, while 48.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 34.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 299 | 152 | 50.84% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 113 | 48.29% |
| Asian | 620 | 84 | 13.55% |
| Islander | 78 | 28 | 35.9% |
| White | 245 | 26 | 10.61% |
21.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.92%
Male Poverty Rate
26.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pahoa is Multiple, with 50.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pahoa is White, with 10.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.88% |
| Some College | 23.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.6% |
| High School | 10.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.43% |
| Male Employed | 13.73% |
| Female Employed | 1.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,031 | $72,255 |
| Households | $54,486 | $72,664 |
| Married Families | $54,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,861 | $42,345 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6.76% |
| Islander | 5 | 6.41% |
| White | 4 | 1.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
47.52%
Born in Pahoa
72.01%
Native Born
27.99%
Foreign Born
5.69%
Non Citizen
22.3%
Naturalized
72.01% of Pahoa residents were born in the United States, with 47.52% having been born in Hawaii. 5.69% 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% |