Black Sands
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

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.
- 416residents (2020 Census)
- 886 ftelevation · 270 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 770 / sq mipopulation density
- 96778ZIP code
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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Living in Black Sands
- Median household income
- $14,167
- Median home value
- $155,600
- Median age
- 52.5
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Black Sands had 416 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 416 |
|---|---|
| Density | 770 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Black Sands at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 416 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.4136° N, 154.9588° W |
| ZIP code | 96778 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1502832 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Black Sands
- Seaview2.5 mi E
- Kamaili3.1 mi NE
- Kalapana4.1 mi S
- Leilani Estates4.6 mi NE
- Pahoa5.8 mi N
- Nanawale Estates7.0 mi NE
- Ainaloa7.8 mi N
- Tiki Gardens8.5 mi N
- Hawaiian Beaches9.3 mi N
- Hawaiian Acres10.1 mi NW
- Fern Acres10.2 mi NW
- Eden Roc10.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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