Honokaa, HI

Honokaa, Hawaii

Honokaa, Hawaii, in Hawaii county, is 174 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town is home to some 2,233 residents.

The People and Families of Honokaa

In Honokaa, about 49% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Honokaa tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 75% of Honokaa is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Honokaa is very American.

You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Honokaa had a median family income of $45,962.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Honokaa.

Honokaa Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Honokaa was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Honokaa. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Honokaa, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Honokaa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Honokaa, HI

Comparing Honokaa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Honokaa Almanac

Honokaa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Honokaa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Honokaa residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Honokaa, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Honokaa High Schools (2004)

HONOKAA HIGH SCHOOL
45-527 PAKALANA STREET
808-775-8800
A Title I school.
Serves 817 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Honokaa Colleges

(List of All Hawaii Colleges)

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