Hilo, HI Employment

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5%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
19%
Household income NAT. AVG.
23%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$31,246$30,970$29,829
Median household income$65,727$71,977$55,322
Median income owner occupied$85,783$90,877$70,586
Median income renter occupied$33,115$52,188$35,192
Median earnings male$35,812$38,506$36,919
Median earnings female$30,536$30,482$26,250
Unemployment rate3.6%3.4%4.7%
Poverty level17.0%10.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Hilo is 5% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Hilo is 19% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Hilo is 23% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Hilo is 12% higher than the national average

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      $43,813 $65,727 $131,454
      City
      $47,979 $71,977 $143,954
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Hilo median earnings by income bracket

      Hilo employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.9%10.9%
      Manufacturing sector1.5%1.5%
      Financial & insurance services1.9%1.9%
      Wholesale & retail services16.4%16.4%
      Public administration12.3%12.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.9%7.9%
      Education, health & social services17.3%17.3%
      Other30.2%30.2%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Kurtistown, HI3,230$79,02542.8%
      Paukaa, HI604$76,71938.7%
      Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI10,921$76,12237.6%
      Keaau, HI1,280$72,88931.8%
      Honomu, HI429$64,77317.1%
      Hilo, HI45,248$65,72718.8%

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      Pearl City, HI45,159$101,51783.5%
      Hilo, HI45,248$65,72718.8%
      Source: The Hilo, HI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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