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Honokaa, HI
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
Population
1,963
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
932
ZIP codes
0
Honokaa and its ZIP codes
Honokaa at a glance
- Honokaa is about 4.1 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,019, 13% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $610,600 (27% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,420 a month.
Local data for Honokaa, HI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Honokaa, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,019
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$610,600
Median rent
$1,420/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (521), Puerto Ricans (223), Portuguese Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Honokaa.
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
Honokaa, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.2%
- Carpooled35.8%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Honokaa, 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
82° / 57°F
90.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Honokaa, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.3%
U.S. 33.3% -10.0 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Honokaa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaauiloCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| KukuihaeleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| WaimeaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 39.4 |
| LaupahoehoeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| HalaulaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| Waikoloa VillageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 15.8 |
| KapaauCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.2 |
| PuakoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| HawiCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8.1 |
| HonomuCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Waikoloa Beach ResortCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.1 |
| PepeekeoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Honokaa, HI in?
- Honokaa is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Honokaa, HI?
- About 1,963 people live in Honokaa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Honokaa?
- Nearby places include Paauilo (7 mi), Kukuihaele (7.3 mi), Waimea (13 mi), Laupahoehoe (17 mi), Halaula (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023