Census ACS · #234 μSA
Hilo Metro Area
The Hilo-Kailua, Hi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 203,684 residents. The median household income is $77,215 and the median home value is $486,400.
203,684
Population
51
People / sq mi
$77,215
Median Income
$486,400
Median Home Value
The Hilo CBSA covers 4,028 sq mi of land at 50.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,215
Median Household Income
$38,406
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$486,400
Median Home Value
$1,411
Median Rent
73.1%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
30.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
10.9%
Work From Home
27.7 min
Avg Commute
30.7%
Foreign Born
Hilo spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hilo-Kailua, Hi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 203,684 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #234 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Hilo metro area is $77,215, with a per capita income of $38,406.
The Hilo-Kailua, Hi CBSA spans the state of Hawaii.
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Data for the Hilo-Kailua, Hi CBSA (25900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.