Hilo (Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈhilo]) is the largest settlement in and the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaii, and is a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census. It is the fourth-largest settlement in the state of Hawaii, the largest settlement in the state outside of Oahu, and the largest settlement in the state outside of the Greater Honolulu Area.
Hilo is in the District of South Hilo. The city overlooks Hilo Bay and has views of two shield volcanoes, Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano. The Hilo bay-front has been destroyed by tsunamis twice....
| Ethnicity | Hilo | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 31.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 29.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Hilo | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Education | Hilo | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 28% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 19% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3% | 1.0% |