Naalehu, HI is a small town located on the Big Island of Hawaii. With a population of only 923, it is one of the smaller towns within the state. Despite its small size, Naalehu boasts a population density of 452 people per square mile, which is nearly five times that of the United States overall.
Local businesses in Naalehu include two convenience stores, a gas station, several restaurants, and even a local brewery. The town also offers many year-round outdoor activities such as swimming with sea turtles or kayaking down the Wailua River. Organizations such as Naalehu Community Center provide resources to the local populace while Hawaiian Island Swim Club hosts open community swim meets and hold beach cleanups throughout the summer months. Other activities include hunting, fishing and various other outdoor recreational activities for both locals and visitors alike. Local sporting events include softball tournaments in nearby Hilo and Pahoa's annual Fourth of July rodeo show.
The population in Naalehu is 923. There are 426 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Naalehu is 34.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Naalehu is 4.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Naalehu
- 40.6% are married
- 2.6% are divorced
- 28.6% are married with children
- 8.4% have children, but are single
Race in Naalehu
- 11.9% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 50.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 11.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 23.2% Two or more races
- 1.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander