Demographics in Hilo, HI

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Hilo?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

48,223

Male

22,998

47.7%

Female

25,225

52.3%

Median Age

42.6

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

16.4%

Black

0.8%

Hispanic

11.4%

Asian

31.8%

Two or More

35.9%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

24.2%

High School or Higher

43.8%

Foreign Born

9.9%

Veterans

6.6%

Married

39.5%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Hilo, HI has a population of 48,223 with a median age of 42.6. The racial makeup is 16.4% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 31.8% Asian. About 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.9%.