96785 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96785, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96785 is a zip code in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which covers Kau CCD and Keaau-Mountain View, with a total population of 4,785 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 96785 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96785.

The estimated population of people living in 96785 is 4,785, with a median age of 53.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96785 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,785
+21.88%
+52.15%
2020
3,926
+8.39%
-
2019
3,622
+9.03%
-
2018
3,322
+5.63%
-
2017
3,145
 - -

Population of 96785 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96785 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
38%
46.6%
 -18.45%
Black/African American
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
18.5%
8.4%
 +120.24%
Asian
4.8%
13.6%
 -64.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
11.1%
12.4%
 -10.48%
Two Or More Races
27.4%
19%
 +44.21%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96785 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 96785 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96785 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96785 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.5 -4.8% 46.5 -16.52% 55.2 -4.99%
2020 56.2 -0.71% 55.7 +18.76% 58.1 -1.19%
2019 56.6 -0.88% 46.9 -14.73% 58.8 -0.51%
2018 57.1 +8.35% 55 +17.52% 59.1 +1.55%
2017 52.7 - 46.8 - 58.2 -

The median age of the 96785 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 96785 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 92 +208.03% 128 +33.92% 468 157
10 to 19 162 -5.67% 140 +55.75% 69 229
20 to 29 177 +42.2% 71 +126.8% 218 178
30 to 39 336 -7.63% 114 +101.08% 303 205
40 to 49 90 +138.92% 79 +218.36% 177 192
50 to 59 317 -14.22% 419 +16.5% 228 486
60 to 69 284 +26.29% 326 +56.42% 360 520
70+ 246 +84.52% 164 +128.49% 522 473

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96785 zip code is $65,191.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 96785.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,984.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,684.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96785 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 96785, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 96785 is currently $80,670.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.71% of households in 96785 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 96785 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96785 is $38,029.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96785 by the total population of 96785.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96785 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96785 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    21.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96785 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96785 zip over the age of 16 is 3,904.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 96785 is 58.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 96785 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 42 83.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 152 96.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 244 98.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 186 79.60% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 511 81.40% 0.20%
45 to 54 years 458 76.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 436 83.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 550 51.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 758 38.30% 15.90%
75 years and over 567 12.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96785. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,948 47.50% 0.00%
Black or African American 10 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 232 39.70% 1.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 230 93.00% 0.00%
Other 109 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,375 72.30% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 586 71.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,814 50.40% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96785 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 96785 is 2,293, with median earnings of $38,288.00.

Women in 96785 are earning approximately 82.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,293 $38,288.00
Male 1,035 $41,909.00
Female 1,258 $34,746.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96785 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 370 $60,658.00
Business and Financial 161 $80,027.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $104,072.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 363 $55,775.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $5,170.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $2,499.00
Healthcare Support 39 $20,977.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 167 $11,483.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 233 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00
Sales 235 $38,794.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $38,920.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $7,473.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 107 $33,938.00
Production 54 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96785 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 96785.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 249 $44,844.00 121 $70,777.00
Business and Financial 66 $117,857.00 95 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $104,072.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $12,143.00 351 $56,025.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 55 $5,170.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 35 $2,499.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 39 $20,977.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $0.00 134 $12,033.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 130 $30,417.00 103 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Sales 12 $0.00 223 $38,619.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $0.00 31 $38,239.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $7,473.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 107 $33,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 54 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 52 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,132 households in 96785, with an average household size of 2.24 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,172 families living in the 96785 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 96785:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 842 144 186 960
Average Household Size 3.03 3.1 3.66 1.14
Total Families 842 144 186 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.53 3.38 0

Poverty

Of the 1,172 families living in 96785, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96785:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,695 housing units in 96785.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,132 79.11%
Vacant 563 20.89%

17.77% of the total 2,695 housing units in 96785 are rental units. This is approximately 479 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,610 are occupied by the owner - or 59.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96785 is $1,272.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96785 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    43
  • Less than $500
    5
  • $500 to $999
    137
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    271
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    36
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    30
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96785 is $271,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96785 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    58
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    201
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    110
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    184
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    380
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    346
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    323
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96785. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96785 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    22
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    33
  • 1960 to 1969
    87
  • 1970 to 1979
    247
  • 1980 to 1989
    617
  • 1990 to 1999
    902
  • 2000 to 2009
    670
  • 2010 to 2013
    99
  • 2014 or later
    18

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 96785 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    140
  • 1 vehicle available
    921
  • 2 vehicles available
    765
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    306

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96785 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96785 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96785.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    102
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    174
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    444
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    0
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    63
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    166
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    240
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    316
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    118
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96785 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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