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Population Review

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

White31.1%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Hawaii

Largest counties in Hawaii

Part of Hawaii

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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.

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.