Hilo, HI cityscape

96720

Hilo, HI

Total Population
50,453
Median Household Income
$75,265
Median Home Value
$421,800
Median Rent
$1,229

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$75,265
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$421,800
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,229
100% above state median
Median Age
41.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hilo, HI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

34.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$75,265
+0.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-60,537,232
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.78 people

Total Households
17,584
Family Households
45.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
28.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
20.5%
#3 Industry
Construction
16.0%
Total Employed Residents:10,335

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.1%
623 workers
Public Transit
0.7%
139 workers
Total Commuting Workers:19,855
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
22,067 employed
Labor Force
23,711
1,571 unemployed
Median Age
41.7 years
Per Capita Income
$37,217
Poverty Rate
14.1%

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