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Black Sands, HI
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
Population
354
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
656
ZIP codes
0
Black Sands and its ZIP codes
Black Sands at a glance
- Black Sands is about 2.9 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Black Sands.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Black Sands, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Black Sands, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Black Sands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeaviewCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| KamailiCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 7.1 |
| KalapanaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Leilani EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4 |
| PahoaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Nanawale EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| AinaloaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| Tiki GardensCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Hawaiian BeachesCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 15.2 |
| Fern AcresCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Eden RocCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| Hawaiian AcresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 19.4 |
| Orchidlands EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| Fern ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.5 |
| Hawaiian Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.3 |
| KurtistownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Sands, HI in?
- Black Sands is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Black Sands, HI?
- About 354 people live in Black Sands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Sands?
- Nearby places include Seaview (2.7 mi), Kamaili (3.1 mi), Kalapana (3.9 mi), Leilani Estates (4.9 mi), Pahoa (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023