Black Sands

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Aerial view of Black Sands, Hawaii
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

Black Sands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 886 ft (270 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seaview, 2.5 miles E.

About Black Sands

Black Sands is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, Black Sands had a population of 416. It is bordered to the southeast, across Hawaii Route 130, by the community of Seaview.

Black Sands was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$14,167
Median home value
$155,600
Median age
52.5
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Black Sands, HI population

Black Sands had 416 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census416
Density770 per sq mi (297 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Black Sands at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHawaii County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population416 (2020)
Land area0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Coordinates19.4136° N, 154.9588° W
ZIP code96778
Census code (GEOID)1502832

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Black Sands

What county is Black Sands in?

Black Sands is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Black Sands, HI?

416 people lived in Black Sands at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Black Sands, HI?

The ZIP code of Black Sands is 96778.

What is the elevation of Black Sands?

886 feet (270 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Black Sands?

Seaview (2.5 mi), Kamaili (3.1 mi), Kalapana (4.1 mi), Leilani Estates (4.6 mi), Pahoa (5.8 mi).

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