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Volcano, HI


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Volcano, Hawaii

Volcano, Hawaii, in Hawaii county, is 213 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. About 2,231 people people live in Volcano.

The People and Families of Volcano

In Volcano, about 42% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Volcano.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Volcano had a median family income of $44,432. It turns out that people in Volcano tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the town are able to work from their homes. It turns out that Volcano is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Volcano than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Volcano Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Volcano, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Volcano tends to be newer than in most towns. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Volcano, 77% of commuters drive to work. In Volcano, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyVolcano Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyVolcano Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Volcano Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Volcano College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Volcano Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Volcano, HI

Comparing Volcano 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity105
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens35
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use21
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Rents27
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