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Halaula, HI
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
Population
1,033
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
236
ZIP codes
0
Halaula and its ZIP codes
Halaula at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $573,700 (32% below Hawaii).
Local data for Halaula, HI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Halaula, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$573,700
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (127), Puerto Ricans (90), Portuguese Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Halaula.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,757
74,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,694
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.53B
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
How people get to work
Halaula, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halaula, 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
88° / 68°F
9.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halaula, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Halaula
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KapaauCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| HawiCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 8.1 |
| KukuihaeleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| WaimeaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 39.4 |
| PuakoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| Waikoloa VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 15.8 |
| Waikoloa Beach ResortCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| HonokaaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| PaauiloCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halaula, HI in?
- Halaula is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Halaula, HI?
- About 1,033 people live in Halaula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halaula?
- Nearby places include Kapaau (1.8 mi), Hawi (4 mi), Kukuihaele (15 mi), Waimea (17 mi), Puako (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023