Economy & Jobs — Hilo, Hawaii
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $81,779 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$89,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,868 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 23,524 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.8% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
| Arts Food | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 165 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 155 |
| Physician Offices | 100 |
| Real Estate Offices | 83 |
| Dental Offices | 71 |
| Coffee Shops | 66 |
| Law Offices | 58 |
| Grocery Stores | 45 |
| Auto Repair | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 43 |
| Child Day Care | 42 |
| Insurance Agencies | 40 |
| Hotels Motels | 38 |
| Beauty Salons | 34 |
| Accounting Firms | 32 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
