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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