Hilo
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hilo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 44,186 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wainaku, 3.8 miles N.
- 44,186residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 53.6 sq miland area · 138.8 km²
- 824 / sq mipopulation density
- 96749ZIP code
About Hilo
Hilo (, HEE-low; Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈhilo]) is the largest settlement in and the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaiʻi. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census. It is the fourth-largest settlement in the state of Hawaiʻi, the largest settlement in the state outside of Oahu, and the largest settlement in the state outside of the Greater Honolulu Area.
Hilo is in the District of South Hilo. The city overlooks Hilo Bay and has views of two shield volcanoes – Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet, and Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Hawaiian Islands. The Hilo bayfront has been destroyed by tsunamis twice. The majority of human settlement in Hilo stretches from Hilo Bay to Waiākea-Uka, on the flanks of the volcanoes.
Hilo is home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration, including three nights of competition, of ancient and modern hula that takes place annually after Easter. Hilo is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. Hilo is served by Hilo International Airport.
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Living in Hilo
- Median household income
- $81,779
- Median home value
- $483,000
- Median rent
- $1,427/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Hilo had 44,186 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44,186 |
|---|---|
| Density | 824 per sq mi (318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hilo at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 44,186 (2020) |
| Land area | 53.61 sq mi (138.8 km²) |
| Water area | 6.01 sq mi (15.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.6887° N, 155.0829° W |
| ZIP code | 96749 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1514650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hilo
- Wainaku3.8 mi N
- Keaau5.0 mi SE
- Paukaa5.3 mi N
- Kurtistown7.1 mi S
- Papaikou7.1 mi N
- Hawaiian Paradise Park10.0 mi SE
- Pepeekeo10.0 mi N
- Orchidlands Estates10.1 mi SE
- Hawaiian Acres11.0 mi S
- Tiki Gardens12.2 mi SE
- Fern Acres12.5 mi S
- Mountain View12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hilo
What county is Hilo in?
Hilo is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Hilo, HI?
44,186 people lived in Hilo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hilo, HI?
The ZIP code of Hilo is 96749.
What is the elevation of Hilo?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hilo?
Wainaku (3.8 mi), Keaau (5.0 mi), Paukaa (5.3 mi), Kurtistown (7.1 mi), Papaikou (7.1 mi).
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