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Pahoa, HI


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Pahoa, Hawaii

Pahoa, Hawaii, in Hawaii county, is 228 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has a population of 962.

The People and Families of Pahoa

In Pahoa, about 47% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Pahoa.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places. You'll feel comfortable in Pahoa if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pahoa had a median family income of $43,571.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Pahoa gave more campaign money ($700) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pahoa Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Pahoa. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Pahoa, 86% of commuters drive to work. Pahoa is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pahoa Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pahoa Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Pahoa Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Pahoa Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pahoa, HI

Comparing Pahoa 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
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity106
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone24
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