Hilo, HI — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population N/A · Hawaii · Updated May 2026
Population
N/A
Median Income
N/A
Home Price
$552,686
Unemployment
N/A
Poverty Rate
N/A
Bachelor's+
N/A
Full Demographics — Hilo, HI
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | N/A | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | N/A | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | N/A | 13.8% | |
| White | N/A | 61.6% | |
| Black | N/A | 12.4% | |
| Asian | N/A | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | N/A | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | N/A | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | N/A | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $63,296 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | N/A | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | N/A | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | N/A | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $552,686 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | N/A | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 276 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2592 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 25.2% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 12.8% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 15.2% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 6.4% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 16.7% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 13.3% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 73.9°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 126.7 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 3.3 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Hilo, HI | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | N/A | 27.0 min |
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About Hilo, HI
Hilo is a city in Hawaii, United States. With a population of N/A, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Hilo shows stronger violent crime rate (276/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg) and obesity rate (25.2% obesity rate vs 33.0% obesity rate US avg). Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.