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Honokaa, HI


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Honokaa, HI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population61
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population510
Well-Paid Single Men54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size104
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times13
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone25
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