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Hawaiian 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 | 19.43 sq mi (50.33 km2) |
| • Land | 19.43 sq mi (50.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,426 |
| • Density | 176.32/sq mi (68.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-12450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852579 |
Hawaiian Acres is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, specifically in the Puna District. In 2020, about 3,426 people lived there. This number has grown quite a bit over the years, from 2,700 people in 2010, and 1,776 people in 2000.
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Geography of Hawaiian Acres
Hawaiian Acres is found on the eastern side of the big island of Hawaii. Its exact location is 19°32′56″N 155°3′21″W / 19.54889°N 155.05583°W.
Neighboring Communities and Natural Areas
Hawaiian Acres shares its borders with several other places:
- To the east, you'll find Ainaloa and Orchidlands Estates.
- To the north, it's next to Kurtistown.
- To the northwest, it borders Mountain View.
- To the west, it's close to Fern Acres.
- To the south, there's the beautiful Puna Forest Reserve.
The community is about 15 miles (24 km) south of the city of Hilo.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hawaiian Acres covers a total area of about 19.4 square miles (50.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Population and People in Hawaiian Acres
The population of Hawaiian Acres has been counted in official surveys called censuses.
Population Growth Over Time
Here's how the population has changed:
- 2000: 1,776 people
- 2010: 2,700 people
- 2020: 3,426 people
Who Lives in Hawaiian Acres?
Based on the 2000 census, here's a look at the people living in Hawaiian Acres:
- There were 698 households, which means 698 homes where people lived.
- Out of these households, 33.1% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 40.7% were married couples living together.
- About 11.7% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- About 30.5% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had about 2.54 people, and the average family had about 3.22 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 28.9% were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 6.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hawaiian Acres was 38 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hawaiian Acres was $30,039. For families, the average income was $35,726. The average income per person in the community was $16,242.
About 28.1% of all people and 22.5% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 36.0% of those under 18 and 22.0% of those 65 or older.
