Hilo, HI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,317 | 1,409,851 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 810.4 | 127.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.83% | 0.28% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,049 | 487,829 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hilo grew by 0.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 47,994 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hilo has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,102 | $98,332 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.37% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hilo is about 19% lower than in Hawaii.
Housing
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $330,746 | $555,557 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,345 | $1,937 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.5% | 62.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hilo is about 20.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,345 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hilo spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 133 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.0 | 22.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.0 | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 133 | 191 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,133 | $5,909 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,541 | 17,245 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,613 | 2,478 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hilo is 16 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Hawaii.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hilo has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 32.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.87 | 2.54 |
Health
Hilo has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hilo, Hawaii.
What is the population of Hilo, Hawaii?
The population of Hilo, Hawaii is 48,317, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hilo, Hawaii?
The population density of Hilo, Hawaii is 810.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hilo, Hawaii?
The median household income in Hilo, Hawaii is $80,102, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hilo, Hawaii?
The median home price in Hilo, Hawaii is $330,746, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hilo, Hawaii?
The unemployment rate in Hilo, Hawaii is 7.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.