Fern Acres, Hawaii facts for kids
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Fern Acres, Hawaii
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Location in Hawaii County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.81 sq mi (17.63 km2) |
| • Land | 6.81 sq mi (17.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,965 |
| • Density | 288.63/sq mi (111.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-07542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852577 |
Fern Acres is a special kind of community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Fern Acres is located in the Puna District. In 2010, about 1,504 people lived there. This number grew quite a bit from 2000, when only 756 people called Fern Acres home.
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Exploring Fern Acres' Location
Fern Acres is found on the eastern side of the big island of Hawaii. You can find it at these coordinates: 19°30′43″N 155°5′24″W.
Nearby Places and Natural Wonders
Fern Acres has several neighbors. To its east is Hawaiian Acres. To the north, you'll find Mountain View. On the west side is Eden Roc.
South of Fern Acres is the Puna Forest Reserve. This is a large protected forest area. The community is about 17 miles (27 km) south of the city of Hilo. It's also about 16 miles (26 km) east of the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This park is famous for its active volcanoes!
Size of the Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Fern Acres covers a total area of about 6.8 square miles (17.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Fern Acres?
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| 2020 | 1,965 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Fern Acres. In 2010, there were 1,504 people living in 594 homes. This means about 239 people lived in every square mile. There were also 704 housing units, which are places where people can live.
A Mix of Cultures
The people living in Fern Acres come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, the population included:
- 39.30% White
- 0.60% African American
- 0.40% American Indian and Alaska Native
- 6.58% Asian
- 11.70% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
- 0.73% from other races
- 40.69% from two or more races
About 15.76% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
Out of the 594 homes, about 24.4% had children under 18 living there. The average number of people in each home was about 2.5.
The population of Fern Acres includes people of all ages:
- 24.1% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 12.0% were between 25 and 34 years old.
- 21.5% were between 35 and 49 years old.
- 25.3% were between 50 and 64 years old.
- 9.5% were 65 years old or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 105.7 males.
Understanding Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fern Acres was $31,250 per year. For families, the average income was $32,981. The average income per person was $11,876.
About 10.9% of families and 16.4% of all people in Fern Acres lived below the poverty line in 2000. This included 12.4% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Fern Acres para niños
