Population 10,079 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Holualoa
Household size in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Holualoa average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Hawaii as a whole, where it has 3.06 people. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, Holualoa is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Holualoa: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Holualoa has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Hawaii cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Holualoa
Renters in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.2% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −21.1 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Holualoa is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 21.1 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.7% of the housing in Holualoa, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Holualoa is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Compared with other Hawaii cities, Holualoa has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,338 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,257 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,869 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,090 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$752 | +$806 | +$606 |
The median renter in Holualoa pays $2,090 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $752 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Holualoa
Bachelor's degrees in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.8% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Holualoa than nationally: 43.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Holualoa is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Hawaii. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Holualoa
| Period | Holualoa | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Holualoa has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only three have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Holualoa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holualoa | 2.74 | 47.3 | 7.4% | 18.6% | 21.7% | 1989 | $2,090 | 43.8% | 92.0% | 2.7% |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | 2.89 | 50.4 | 15.9% | 25.3% | 26.1% | 1979 | $1,794 | 40.4% | 90.4% | 3.4% |
| Kailua-Kona | 3.13 | 39.8 | 14.2% | 37.6% | 21.1% | 1989 | $1,708 | 31.9% | 91.9% | 4.2% |
| Kalaoa | 2.90 | 45.3 | 10.7% | 28.0% | 15.5% | 1992 | $1,765 | 29.8% | 95.5% | 5.2% |
| Kealakekua | 3.57 | 44.2 | 11.1% | 26.0% | 12.7% | 1984 | $1,972 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 6.0% |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | 3.01 | 51.9 | 9.3% | 23.8% | 20.4% | 1986 | $1,818 | 30.2% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Captain Cook | 3.11 | 47.5 | 9.6% | 25.0% | 20.2% | 1988 | $1,707 | 27.1% | 89.8% | 6.4% |
| Hookena | 2.54 | 60.0 | 4.0% | 8.1% | 39.0% | 1993 | $1,225 | 38.5% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
| Waikoloa Village | 2.94 | 40.5 | 14.8% | 37.3% | 41.7% | 1991 | $2,154 | 39.8% | 95.0% | 0.7% |
| Puako | 1.99 | 65.9 | 2.9% | 19.6% | 70.6% | 2003 | $2,156 | 57.5% | 96.9% | 3.6% |
| Waikoloa | 3.03 | 40.6 | 18.8% | 29.4% | 24.5% | 1993 | $2,097 | 30.9% | 97.5% | 9.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Holualoa. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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