Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii facts for kids
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Hawaiian Beaches, 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 | 15.22 sq mi (39.42 km2) |
| • Land | 15.22 sq mi (39.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,976 |
| • Density | 261.22/sq mi (100.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96778
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-12500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867252 |
Hawaiian Beaches is a special kind of community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized city or town. It's located in the Puna District on the big island of Hawaii.
In 2010, about 4,280 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 3,976.
Where is Hawaiian Beaches?
Hawaiian Beaches is located on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii. You can find it at these coordinates: 19°32′57″N 154°54′27″W / 19.54917°N 154.90750°W.
It has Hawaiian Paradise Park to its north. To the south, you'll find Pahoa and Nanawale Estates. The Pacific Ocean is to its east. Hawaii Route 130 forms the western edge of the community. This road goes north about 18 miles (29 km) to Hilo.
The total area of Hawaiian Beaches is about 15.22 square miles (39.42 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Hawaiian Beaches?
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| 2020 | 3,976 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 3,709 people living in Hawaiian Beaches. These people lived in 1,192 homes, and 923 of these were families.
The people living here come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 28% were White, and about 17% were Asian. Around 15% were Pacific Islander. A large group, about 38%, were from two or more races. Also, about 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there, about 37% of them. Most homes were families, with about 54% being married couples. About 18% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The people in Hawaiian Beaches are of different ages. About 32% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living here was 34 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Hawaiian Beaches para niños
