Hilo, HI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

201,350

0.948% 1-year growth

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.8

0.234% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14%

10.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,401

4.79% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$364,100

4.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

89,750

1.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Hilo, HI had a population of 201k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $65,401. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hilo, HI grew from 199,459 to 201,350, a 0.948% increase and its median household income grew from $62,409 to $65,401, a 4.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hilo, HI are White (Non-Hispanic) (29.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (23.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (21.9%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (11%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.41%).

None of the households in Hilo, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.1% of the residents in Hilo, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hilo, HI are University of Hawaii at Hilo (801 degrees awarded in 2020), Hawaii Community College (552 degrees), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (18 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Hilo, HI was $364,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Hilo, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hilo, HI was 2 cars per household.

Hilo, HI borders .

Population & Diversity

Hilo, HI is home to a population of 201k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.3% of Hilo, HI residents were born outside of the country (26.8k people).

In 2020, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.1k people) in Hilo, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 44.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.1%

2020 Citizenship

93.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.1% of Hilo, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hilo, HI was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hilo, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hilo, HI

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.1k ± 203
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
46.5k ± 1.99k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
44.1k ± 1.65k

13.2%

Hispanic Population

26.6k people

13.2% of the people in Hilo, HI are hispanic (26.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hilo, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
115,609 ± 8,001 people
Japan
23,716 ± 3,749 people
China
19,345 ± 3,391 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 115,609 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 23,716 and China with 19,345.

Foreign-Born Population

13.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.8k people

12.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

25.3k people

As of 2020, 13.3% of Hilo, HI residents (26.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hilo, HI was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hilo, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,187 ± 507
Gulf War (2001-)
1,929 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,791 ± 377

Hilo, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hilo, HI employs 89.8k people. The largest industries in Hilo, HI are Accommodation & Food Services (11,957 people), Retail Trade (11,055 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,899 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,520), Public Administration ($53,844), and Finance & Insurance ($51,060).

Males in Hawaii have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,372. The income inequality in Hawaii (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

89.8k

2020 Value

± 2,408

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hilo, HI grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 88.1k employees to 89.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hilo, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,499 people), Management Occupations (9,349 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,168 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hilo, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

89.8k

2020 Value

± 2,408

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hilo, HI grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 88.1k employees to 89.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hilo, HI, are Accommodation & Food Services (11,957 people), Retail Trade (11,055 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,899 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hilo, HI, though some of these residents may live in Hilo, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,584

Median earning men ± $2,341

$33,065

Median earning women ± $1,549

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,756), Construction ($45,784), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,589).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,357), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,861), and Wholesale Trade ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,837
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
926
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
881
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.07M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$676k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$403k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.5B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($2.19B) and Other foodstuffs ($2.12B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Hawaii products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$32.4B

2020 Value in Hawaii

$52.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Hawaii

62.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Hawaii trade was $32.4B. This is expected to increase 62.8% to $52.7B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Hawaii trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Hawaii to other states, or from other states to Hawaii.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$674M
Texas
$274M
Florida
$262M

In 2020, the top outbound Hawaii domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $674M, followed by Texas with $274M and Florida and $262M.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Hawaii shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hilo, HI awarded 1,371 degrees. The student population of Hilo, HI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,042 male students and 3,556 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hilo, HI are Two or More Races (497 and 37.3%), followed by Asian (282 and 21.2%), White (231 and 17.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (201 and 15.1%).

The largest universities in Hilo, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Hilo (801 and 58.4%), Hawaii Community College (552 and 40.3%), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (18 and 1.31%).

The most popular majors in Hilo, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 and 14%), Pharmacy (136 and 9.92%), and Registered Nursing (94 and 6.86%).

The median tuition cost in Hilo, HI for a public four year colleges is $7,344 for in-state students and $20,304 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Hilo, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,598 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 5,598 students enrolled in Hilo, HI, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 2,121 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
53 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
65 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy
63 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hilo, HI was General Psychology with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hilo, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hawaii at Hilo
801 degrees awarded
Hawaii Community College
552 degrees awarded
Mauna Loa Helicopters
18 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Hilo with 801 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 573 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hilo, HI, which is 0.718 times less than the 798 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Two or More Races students. These 497 degrees mean that there were 1.76 times more degrees awarded to Two or More Races students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 282 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,344) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($494) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,058) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.691% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.814% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (324k), Some college (249k), and Bachelors Degree (229k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hilo, HI was $364,100 in 2020, which is 1.58 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $350,000 to $364,100, a 4.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Hilo, HI is 69.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Hilo, HI have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hilo, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hilo, HI is $65,401. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Hilo, HI was Honolulu County, HI with a value of $87,722, followed by Maui County, HI and Kauai County, HI, with respective values of $84,363 and $82,818.

Housing

Property

$364,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,534

$49,721

Median Property Taxes

±$1,614

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hilo, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hilo, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.3%

Homeownership

2020

73.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.3% of the housing units in Hilo, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hilo, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hilo, HI was Honolulu County, HI with a value of $87,722, followed by Maui County, HI and Kauai County, HI, with respective values of $84,363 and $82,818.

The following map shows all of the counties in Hilo, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,401

Median Household Income

± $1,919

71.7k

Number of Households

± 2,036

In 2020, the median household income of the 71.7k households in Hilo, HI grew to $65,401 from the previous year's value of $62,409.

The following chart displays the households in Hilo, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hilo, HI is from Hawaii.

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Hawaii

0.426

2019 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2020, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.355% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Carpooled (15.7%)
Worked At Home (8.57%)

In 2020, 70.8% of workers in Hilo, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.7%) and those who worked at home (8.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hilo, HI have a shorter commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Hilo, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hilo, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hilo, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hilo, HI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hilo, HI (27.7k out of 198k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hilo, HI is Two Or More, followed by White and Pacific Islander.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Hilo, HI has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Hawaii was $7,299 in 2014. This is a 4.95% increase from the previous year ($6,955).

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1127 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1142 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Hawaii. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Hawaii, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Hawaii.

1,127 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,127 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,142 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Hawaii across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.84%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.77%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hilo, HI declined by 2.16% from 4.95% to 4.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hilo, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.