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Paauilo, HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Population

610

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

508

ZIP codes

0

Paauilo and its ZIP codes

Full map

Paauilo at a glance

  • Paauilo is about 2.3 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $79,063 a year, 21% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $391,700 (53% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,135 a month.

Local data for Paauilo, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Paauilo, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$79,063

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$391,700

Median rent

$1,135/mo

Homeownership

83.9%

Bachelor's or higher

15.8%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

37.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (138), Portuguese Americans (87), Puerto Ricans (41).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone59.2%
  • Carpooled31.3%
  • Public transit2.6%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 37.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Paauilo, 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

82° / 57°F

90.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Paauilo, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.8%

U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Cities near Paauilo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HonokaaCensus-designated place7 mi2.1
LaupahoehoeCensus-designated place9.8 mi3.2
KukuihaeleCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
WaimeaCensus-designated place18 mi39.4
HonomuCensus-designated place20 mi0.5
PepeekeoCensus-designated place22 mi1.1
PapaikouCensus-designated place25 mi1.5
PaukaaCensus-designated place26 mi0.3
WainakuCensus-designated place27 mi1.3
HalaulaCensus-designated place29 mi4.4
Waikoloa VillageCensus-designated place29 mi15.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Paauilo, HI in?
Paauilo is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Paauilo, HI?
About 610 people live in Paauilo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Paauilo?
Nearby places include Honokaa (7 mi), Laupahoehoe (9.8 mi), Kukuihaele (14 mi), Waimea (18 mi), Honomu (20 mi).

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

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