Kurtistown, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kurtistown, Hawaii
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Kurtistown welcome sign
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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 | 7.15 sq mi (18.53 km2) |
| • Land | 7.15 sq mi (18.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,515 |
| • Density | 351.60/sq mi (135.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96760
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-42800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0361629 |
Kurtistown is a small community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Kurtistown is located on the big island of Hawaii, in a part called the District of Puna. In 2020, about 2,515 people lived there.
Where is Kurtistown?
Kurtistown is found on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii. You can find it at these coordinates: 19°35′26″N 155°4′13″W / 19.59056°N 155.07028°W.
It has several neighbors:
- To the northeast is Keaʻau.
- To the southeast is Orchidlands Estates.
- To the south is Hawaiian Acres.
- To the west is Mountain View.
A main road, Hawaii Route 11, goes right through Kurtistown. This road can take you about 10 miles (16 km) north to Hilo, which is a larger city. If you go southwest for about 20 miles (32 km), you'll reach Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a famous place with active volcanoes!
The total area of Kurtistown is about 7.15 square miles (18.53 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Kurtistown?
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| 2020 | 2,515 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 1,298 people living in Kurtistown. This number grew to 2,515 people by the 2020 census.
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 35.82% of the people were of Asian descent, and 19.49% were White. Many residents were also Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (9.40%) or identified as being from two or more races (34.05%). About 10.02% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.6% of the people living in Kurtistown were under 18 years old. This means there are many families with children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Kurtistown para niños
