The Town FilesHawaii County, Hawaii
205,769 people. The median home is worth $519,300 (typical Hawaii town: $802,600) and the median household earns $78,639.
Towns in Hawaii County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo | 44,186 | $483,000 | $81,779 | 42.7 |
| Kailua | 19,713 | $667,400 | $88,211 | 41.6 |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 14,957 | $457,100 | $88,348 | 44.1 |
| Kaiminani | 12,590 | $772,800 | $110,560 | 44.0 |
| Waimea | 9,904 | $677,400 | $100,198 | 42.5 |
| Waikoloa Village | 7,104 | $802,600 | $81,703 | 38.7 |
| Hawaiian Ocean View | 4,864 | $318,200 | $45,043 | 53.9 |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | 4,778 | $886,900 | $96,212 | 55.3 |
| Mountain View | 4,215 | $356,800 | $69,299 | 36.7 |
| Hawaiian Beaches | 3,976 | $272,700 | $29,295 | 52.6 |
| Ainaloa | 3,609 | $228,300 | $58,918 | 42.7 |
| Hawaiian Acres | 3,426 | $318,400 | $91,120 | 35.3 |
| Captain Cook | 3,253 | $770,600 | $108,675 | 39.5 |
| Orchidlands Estates | 3,165 | $385,900 | $73,936 | 43.7 |
| Holualoa | 2,994 | $1,115,600 | $115,972 | 45.5 |
| Honokaa | 2,699 | $610,600 | $87,019 | 41.1 |
| Kurtistown | 2,515 | $448,600 | $96,165 | 45.9 |
People and housing
| Hawaii County | Typical Hawaii town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $519,300 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $1,510 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $78,639 | $95,243 |
| Median age | 44.3 | 42.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 10.1% |
Jobs and pay
74,029 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,868 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,994 storm events in Hawaii County from 1996 to 2026, with 11 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hawaii County has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| September 1, 2026 | Earthquake | DR-4936: Earthquake |
| August 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3652: Hurricane Lala |
| July 26, 2026 | Fire | FM-5650: Kawaihae Road Fire |
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4909: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).