Volcano, Hawaii

Volcano is a town located in Hawaii County, Hawaii. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,231.

Geography

\nVolcano is located at 19°26'59" North, 155°14'8" West (19.449831, -155.235493)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 146.8 km² (56.7 mi²). 146.8 km² (56.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,231 people, 896 households, and 498 families residing in the town. The population density is 15.2/km² (39.4/mi²). There are 1,229 housing units at an average density of 8.4/km² (21.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 47.87% White, 0.49% African American, 0.54% Native American, 11.39% Asian, 12.24% Pacific Islander, 1.34% from other races, and 26.13% from two or more races. 9.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 896 households out of which 24.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present,

and 44.4% are non-families. 34.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.92. In the town the population is spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 116.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 125.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is $35,977, and the median income for a family is $44,432. Males have a median income of $30,929 versus $31,679 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,913. 14.3% of the population and 10.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.0% are under the age of 18 and 2.3% are 65 or older.