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Pahoa, HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Population

1,361

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

625

ZIP codes

0

Pahoa and its ZIP codes

Full map

Pahoa at a glance

  • Pahoa is about 2.8 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $56,042 a year, 44% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,900 (55% below Hawaii) and median rent is $599 a month.

Local data for Pahoa, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pahoa, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$56,042

Poverty rate

34.7%

Median home value

$375,900

Median rent

$599/mo

Homeownership

77.5%

Bachelor's or higher

17.1%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (404), Puerto Ricans (123), German Americans (106).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone88.1%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.0%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pahoa, 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 Pahoa, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.5%

U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts

Diabetes

17.9%

U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts

Smoking

20.3%

U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Pahoa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Nanawale EstatesCensus-designated place2.1 mi2.5
Leilani EstatesCensus-designated place2.8 mi4
Hawaiian BeachesCensus-designated place3.2 mi15.2
AinaloaCensus-designated place3.8 mi2
Tiki GardensCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.7
KamailiCensus-designated place4.8 mi7.1
Hawaiian Paradise ParkCensus-designated place6 mi15.3
Black SandsCensus-designated place6.2 mi0.5
Orchidlands EstatesCensus-designated place6.4 mi9.7
SeaviewCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.7
Hawaiian AcresCensus-designated place7.9 mi19.4
Fern AcresCensus-designated place8.9 mi6.8
KalapanaCensus-designated place10 mi1.5
Eden RocCensus-designated place10 mi6.4
KurtistownCensus-designated place10 mi7.2
KeaauCensus-designated place11 mi6.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pahoa, HI in?
Pahoa is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Pahoa, HI?
About 1,361 people live in Pahoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pahoa?
Nearby places include Nanawale Estates (2.1 mi), Leilani Estates (2.8 mi), Hawaiian Beaches (3.2 mi), Ainaloa (3.8 mi), Tiki Gardens (4.5 mi).

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

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