Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii facts for kids
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Orchidlands Estates, 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 | 9.71 sq mi (25.14 km2) |
| • Land | 9.71 sq mi (25.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,165 |
| • Density | 326.05/sq mi (125.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-58775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852582 |
Orchidlands Estates, also known as Orchidland, is a special kind of community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. It's located on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii, specifically in the Puna District. In 2020, about 3,165 people lived here.
Geography of Orchidlands Estates
Orchidlands Estates is found on the eastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) south of Hilo, which is a larger city on the island.
The community is surrounded by other areas. To the northeast, you'll find Hawaiian Paradise Park. To the south is Ainaloa, and to the southwest is Hawaiian Acres. Kurtistown is located to the northwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Orchidlands Estates covers a total area of about 9.7 square miles (25.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 3,165 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 2,815 people living in Orchidlands Estates. This number grew to 3,165 people by the year 2020. The community has a mix of different people.
Many people in Orchidlands Estates identify as White, Asian, or Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander. A good number of residents also have mixed backgrounds, identifying with two or more races. About 14.67% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of the homes in Orchidlands Estates had children under 18 living there in 2010. The average household size was about 2.78 people.
See also
- In Spanish: Orchidlands Estates para niños
