Hilo, HI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Hilo, Hawaii Summary
Life in Hilo research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hilo over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hilo:
The population in Hilo is 46,559.
The median home value in Hilo is $364,100.
The median income in Hilo is $70,356.
The cost of living in Hilo is 147 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Hilo is $1,136.
The unemployment rate in Hilo is 6.9%.
The poverty rate in Hilo is 16.1%.
Table Of Contents
Hilo SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Hilo, HI Cost Of Living
147
Hilo's Overall Cost Of Living
Hilo's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Hilo | Hawaii | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 180 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 129 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 153 | 162 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 145 | 251 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 148 | 146 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 204 | 203 | 100 | |
Hilo, HI Photos
Source: Flickr User Ron Cogswell | CC BY 2.0
Rankings for Hilo in Hawaii
Map Of Hilo, HI
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Population over time in Hilo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,248 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 46,284 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 45,703 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 45,579 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 45,380 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 44,549 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 44,486 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 45,158 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 46,594 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 48,795 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hilo
| Race | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.7% | 21.3% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 31.1% | 36.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 29.2% | 18.9% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 10.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Hilo
| Gender | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hilo for adults over 25
| Education | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hilo, Hawaii
| Income | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.6% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 19.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 12.8% | 9.5% |
