Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
At a Glance
At 4,028 square miles, Hawaii Island is almost twice the size of all other Hawaiian Islands combined and is the largest island in the United States. As the youngest Hawaiian island, it hosts two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. As the tallest, Mauna Kea rises 13,796 feet above sea level and is the world’s tallest mountain when measured from the ocean floor. Ka Lae, also known as South Point, is the southernmost point in the United States.
Demographics
| Fastest growing county in Hawaii | 2002-2008, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Resident population (2011) | 186,738 |
| Regional population (2010) | |
| >South Hilo | 50,927 |
| >Puna | 45,326 |
| >North Kona | 37,875 |
| >South Kohala | 17,627 |
| >South Kona | 9,997 |
| >Kau | 8,451 |
| >Hamakua | 6,513 |
| >North Kohala | 6,322 |
| >North Hilo | 2,041 |
| Median age (2011) | 41.2 years |
| Per capita personal income (2010) | $30,844 |
| Median family income (2010) | $57,308 |
| Median home price (2011) | $247,000 |
| Owner-occupied units (2010) | 44,271 |
| Renter-occupied units (2010) | 22,825 |
| Civilian labor force (2011) | 83,192 |
| Major source of employment (2011) | |
| >Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 12,742 |
| >Government | 12,450 |
| >Leisure & Hospitality | 12,375 |
| >Wholesale & Retail Trade | 10,292 |
| >Educational & Health Services | 8,100 |
| >Natural Resource & Construction | 2,908 |
| >Agriculture | 2,500 |
| Visitor arrivals (2010) | 1,378,921 |
| Visitor accommodation units (2011) | 11,113 |
