Hilo, Hawaii

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
47,627
Population
$75,589
Median Income
$417,600
Home Value
41.5
Median Age

Demographics

Hilo has a population of 47,627 with a median age of 41.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Other
37.8%
Asian
31.2%
White
17.1%
Hispanic
13.2%
Black
0.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population47,627
Median Age41.5
White17.1%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian31.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Other / Two or More Races37.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Hilo is $75,589, which is 0.6% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,707. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

$75,589
Median Household Income
$37,707
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Hilo is 6.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Hilo, 94.4% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
94.4%
Bachelor's+
34.4%
Graduate+
12.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher94.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher34.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree12.8%

Housing

The median home value in Hilo is $417,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,228. The homeownership rate is 64.8%.

$417,600
Median Home Value
$1,228/mo
Median Rent
64.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$417,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,228
Homeownership Rate64.8%
Vacancy Rate10.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hilo, Hawaii?
The population of Hilo, Hawaii is 47,627 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hilo, Hawaii?
The median household income in Hilo, Hawaii is $75,589. This is 0.6% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Hilo, Hawaii?
The median home value in Hilo, Hawaii is $417,600. The median monthly rent is $1,228.
What percentage of people in Hilo have a college degree?
In Hilo, Hawaii, 34.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 94.4% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Hilo, Hawaii an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Hilo, Hawaii is 5.5x (median home value $417,600 vs. median income $75,589), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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