Population 1,722 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Papaikou
Household size in Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.26 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Papaikou are large by national standards, averaging 3.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.02 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Papaikou are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
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 Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Papaikou: 18.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Papaikou
Renters in Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.3 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Papaikou is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (59.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Papaikou: 21.3% of homes are empty, 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.
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 Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Papaikou is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $794 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $978 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $866 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,480 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$686 | +$806 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Papaikou costs $1,480 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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 Papaikou
Bachelor's degrees in Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Papaikou: 24.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Papaikou is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Hawaii.
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 Papaikou
| Period | Papaikou | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Papaikou than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Papaikou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papaikou | 3.26 | 41.2 | 18.1% | 23.0% | 21.3% | 1966 | $1,480 | 24.8% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| Pepeekeo | 3.68 | 36.3 | 11.0% | 35.7% | 14.8% | 1979 | $823 | 31.5% | 86.5% | 8.7% |
| Wainaku | 2.90 | 43.5 | 8.2% | 27.3% | 16.7% | 1971 | $1,657 | 26.8% | 91.6% | 2.3% |
| Onomea | 2.26 | 56.9 | 2.0% | 10.9% | 16.0% | 1981 | $1,401 | 40.4% | 93.3% | 6.6% |
| Honomu | 2.47 | 52.1 | 4.5% | 16.9% | 38.5% | 1973 | $1,378 | 46.1% | 95.9% | 11.5% |
| Piihonua | 2.71 | 42.5 | 6.5% | 28.0% | 17.4% | 1983 | $1,892 | 26.8% | 93.2% | 1.6% |
| Hilo | 2.89 | 43.6 | 12.3% | 33.7% | 8.4% | 1980 | $1,555 | 34.2% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Keaukaha | 2.05 | 52.9 | 6.4% | 31.5% | 13.4% | 1984 | $1,314 | 42.0% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| Wailea | 2.61 | 50.1 | 5.7% | 18.1% | 36.8% | 1978 | $1,480 | 45.0% | 96.8% | 9.1% |
| Honaunau | 2.46 | 51.7 | 4.6% | 18.9% | 44.6% | 1969 | $1,333 | 47.9% | 96.2% | 13.7% |
| Hakalau | 2.74 | 48.9 | 6.6% | 17.3% | 30.2% | 1985 | $1,601 | 42.6% | 97.2% | 5.4% |
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 Papaikou. 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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