Hilo, HI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    205,769
    US Senator
    Brian Schatz
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Mazie Hirono
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.3
    0.454% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.9%
    2.65% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,639
    1.84% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $519,300
    6.76% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    88,781
    0.0936% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Hilo, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.1% of the residents in Hilo, HI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Hilo-Kailua, HI are University of Hawaii at Hilo (653 degrees awarded in 2024), Hawaii Community College (451 degrees), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (21 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Hilo, HI was $519,300, and the homeownership rate was 74%.

    Most people in Hilo, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hilo, HI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Hilo, HI is home to a population of 206k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.9% of Hilo, HI residents were born outside of the country (22.5k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.6k people) in Hilo, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 41.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    94%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.1% of Hilo, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hilo, HI was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hilo, HI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      61.6k ± 492
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      49.9k ± 2.14k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      41.6k ± 1.77k
    11.7%
    Hispanic Population
    24k people

    In 2024, there were 1.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.6k people) in Hilo, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 41.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.7% of the people in Hilo, HI are hispanic (24k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hilo, HI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      114,478 ± 7,971 people
    2. Japan
      24,963 ± 3,845 people
    3. China
      21,479 ± 3,571 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 114,478 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 24,963 and China with 21,479.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    22.5k people
    11.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    24.2k people

    As of 2024, 10.9% of Hilo, HI residents (22.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hilo, HI was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5,714 ± 548
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,799 ± 341
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,536 ± 337

    Hilo, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.18 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hilo, HI.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Hilo, HI has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 0.936% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1,122 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1111 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,122 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

    Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,122 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.54%
    Uninsured
    40.6%
    Employer Coverage
    22.3%
    Medicaid
    17%
    Medicare
    14.6%
    Non-Group
    0.936%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hilo, HI grew by 7.05% from 4.24% to 4.54%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hilo, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Hilo, HI employs 88.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hilo, HI were Accommodation & Food Services (10,858 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,714 people), and Retail Trade (10,428 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,681), Public Administration ($67,215), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,888).

    Employment

    Occupations

    88.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,476
    0.0936%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hilo, HI grew at a rate of 0.0936%, from 88.7k employees to 88.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hilo, HI, are Management Occupations (9,667 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,918 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,580 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hilo, HI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    88.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,476
    0.0936%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hilo, HI grew at a rate of 0.0936%, from 88.7k employees to 88.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hilo, HI, are Accommodation & Food Services (10,858 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,714 people), and Retail Trade (10,428 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hilo, HI, though some of these residents may live in Hilo, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,194
    Median earning men ± $1,630
    $39,017
    Median earning women ± $1,971

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,829), Public Administration ($76,852), and Manufacturing ($60,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,505), Construction ($51,736), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,303).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.99%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 634k people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 3.99% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 22.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 324
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 308
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 290
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $489k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $480k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $387k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

    Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Hilo, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (60.6%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.849%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Hawaii

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    Brian Schatz
    Senator from Hawaii3
    Assumed office on December 26, 2012
    Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.
    Mazie Hirono
    Senator from Hawaii1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Hilo, HI awarded 1,125 degrees. The student population of Hilo, HI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,844 male students and 3,125 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Hilo, HI are Two or More Races (394 and 36.3%), White (213 and 19.6%), Asian (207 and 19.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (181 and 16.7%).

    The largest universities in Hilo, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Hilo (653 and 58%), Hawaii Community College (451 and 40.1%), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (21 and 1.87%).

    The most popular majors in Hilo-Kailua, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (132 and 11.7%), Pharmacy (74 and 6.58%), and Registered Nursing (68 and 6.04%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,344 for in-state students and $20,304 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Hilo, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,969 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 4,969 students enrolled in Hilo, HI, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 1,743 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      63 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      47 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      40 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hilo-Kailua, HI was General Business Administration & Management with 63 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hilo-Kailua, HI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Hawaii at Hilo
      653 degrees awarded
    2. Hawaii Community College
      451 degrees awarded
    3. Mauna Loa Helicopters
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Hilo with 653 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 485 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hilo, HI, which is 0.758 times less than the 640 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Two or More Races students. These 394 degrees mean that there were 1.85 times more degrees awarded to Two or More Races students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 213 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,344) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($494) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hilo, HI was $519,300 in 2024, which is 1.56 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $486,400 to $519,300, a 6.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Hilo, HI is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hilo, HI have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hilo, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $519,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,515
    $54,795
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,694

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hilo, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hilo, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    74%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74% of the housing units in Hilo, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hilo, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,639
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,560
    74.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,276

    In 2024, the median household income of the 74.1k households in Hilo, HI grew to $78,639 from the previous year's value of $77,215.

    The following chart displays the households in Hilo, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Hilo, HI is from Hawaii.
    0.436
    2024 Wage GINI in Hawaii
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Hawaii

    In 2024, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.688% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.2%)
    2. Carpooled (14.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (12.1%)

    In 2024, 68.2% of workers in Hilo, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.8%) and those who worked at home (12.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hilo, HI have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.47% of the workforce in Hilo, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Hilo, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hilo, HI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hilo, HI (30.3k out of 203k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hilo, HI is Two Or More, followed by White and Pacific Islander.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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