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Hilo, HI vs Emerald Isle, NC

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- Emerald Isle is 0% more densely populated than Hilo.
- People are 60.0% more likely to be married in Emerald Isle.
- The Median Age is 17.4 years older in Emerald Isle.
 Hilo, HIEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,844329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock57.338.4
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 Population - 201048,795  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,488285,036,114
 Population - 199037,808  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now25.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock780.893.4
 Land Area53.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Hilo, HIEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock11.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock21.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Hilo, HIEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 White15.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian31.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander10.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races29.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Hilo, HIEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Married Population45.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock70.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock27.7%50.2%
 Never Married38.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households16,189  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,30480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock71.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,508  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews
Kinweigh  · Merritt Island, FL
Avoid - Especially in medical field or education
Over 3 years ago

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Steve · Denver, CO
Loved the Place
Over 5 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Donald · Sequim, WA
Racist locals
Over 5 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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Reviews for Emerald Isle    1 Reviews
Bp · Emerald Isle, NC
Emerald Isle - The Gem of the Crystal Coast!
Over 18 years ago

If you're seeking that perfect family vacation beach getaway on the North Carolina coast, it just doesn't get any better than Emerald Isle. Offering so many great things  More

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