Fern Forest, Hawaii facts for kids
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Fern Forest, 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 | 12.47 sq mi (32.31 km2) |
| • Land | 12.47 sq mi (32.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,150 |
| • Density | 92.20/sq mi (35.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96785
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-07675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852578 |
Fern Forest is a small community located in Hawaiʻi County, on the big island of Hawaiʻi, in the United States. It's not a city, but a special kind of place called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city. Fern Forest is found in the District of Puna.
In 2020, about 1,150 people lived in Fern Forest. The number of people living there has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 931 residents, which means the population increased by 94% by 2020!
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Where is Fern Forest Located?
Fern Forest is located at coordinates 19°28′20″N 155°7′48″W. This means it's in the northern part of the Earth, west of the Prime Meridian.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fern Forest covers a total area of about 12.5 square miles (which is about 32.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Fern Forest?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. Here's what they found for Fern Forest:
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| 2020 | 1,150 | — | |
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Population Details
In 2010, there were 931 people living in Fern Forest. These people lived in 399 different homes. On average, about 74.5 people lived in each square mile.
The people living in Fern Forest come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, the population included:
- About 49% White people
- About 8% Asian people
- About 11% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people
- About 1% African American people
- About 1% American Indian and Alaska Native people
- About 30% people from two or more races
Also, about 13.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Fern Forest is made up of people of all ages. In 2010:
- About 21% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 11.6% were between 25 and 34 years old.
- About 19.4% were between 35 and 49 years old.
- About 31.5% were between 50 and 64 years old.
- About 8.6% were 65 years old or older.
This shows that a good portion of the community is made up of adults and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Fern Forest para niños
