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Ainaloa, HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Population

4,094

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,068

ZIP codes

0

Ainaloa and its ZIP codes

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Ainaloa at a glance

  • Ainaloa is about 9.2 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $58,918, 41% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,300 (73% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,358 a month.

Local data for Ainaloa, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ainaloa, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,918

Poverty rate

26.7%

Median home value

$228,300

Median rent

$1,358/mo

Homeownership

82.4%

Bachelor's or higher

10.0%

Median age

42.7

Average commute

34.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (442), Portuguese Americans (369), German Americans (325).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Ainaloa.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,757

74,168 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,694

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $7,647 per person

Hawaii County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ainaloa, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.2%
  • Carpooled13.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.3%

Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ainaloa, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: volcanic activity

Storm events since 1996

1,994

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

1,215

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 56°F

229.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ainaloa, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.0%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

20.1%

U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

Cities near Ainaloa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Tiki GardensCensus-designated place0.7 mi1.7
Orchidlands EstatesCensus-designated place3 mi9.7
PahoaCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.2
Hawaiian AcresCensus-designated place4.1 mi19.4
Hawaiian Paradise ParkCensus-designated place4.4 mi15.3
Hawaiian BeachesCensus-designated place4.8 mi15.2
Fern AcresCensus-designated place5.5 mi6.8
Nanawale EstatesCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.5
Leilani EstatesCensus-designated place6.3 mi4
KurtistownCensus-designated place6.6 mi7.2
Eden RocCensus-designated place6.9 mi6.4
KamailiCensus-designated place7.8 mi7.1
Black SandsCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.5
KeaauCensus-designated place7.8 mi6.3
SeaviewCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.7
Fern ForestCensus-designated place9.4 mi12.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ainaloa, HI in?
Ainaloa is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Ainaloa, HI?
About 4,094 people live in Ainaloa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ainaloa?
Nearby places include Tiki Gardens (0.7 mi), Orchidlands Estates (3 mi), Pahoa (3.8 mi), Hawaiian Acres (4.1 mi), Hawaiian Paradise Park (4.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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