Paauhau at a Glance
Paauhau
is a small, quiet town situated 16 miles away from the
town of Laupahoehoe in the Hamakua Region of the Big
Island. This low-density neighborhood is just minutes
away from the town of Honokaa and is conveniently close
to the ocean. Elevated at 766 feet and covering a total
land area of 463.4 square miles, Paauhau is the also
sunniest spot in the North Hilo regions.
Paauhau used to be a sugar camp. It was home to the
famed Paauhau Sugar Company. It was also the home of the
original Hamakua post office. The storefronts and houses
from its sugar days are still here, giving the town its
old Hawaii atmosphere. Interestingly, the town is being
revamped, and offers along with vintage Hawaii bed and
breakfast, restaurants, vacation rentals, and grocery
stores.
A census designated place, Paauhau is in the
Paauhau-Paauilo census zone. According the 2007 survey,
Paauhau-Paauilo had a total population of 2,569. The
town’s population density was approximately 5.5 people
per square mile while its average household size was
only 2.9 people. A town of diverse racial and ethic
origins, the community is home to Caucasians (32.5%),
Native Hawaiians (5.3%), Hispanics, (11.3%), Asians
(28.4%), and people from two or more races (32.1%).
In 2007, the town had an estimated median income of $54,
100. Its cost of living index was 85.2, lower than the
state average of capped at 100. However, the average of
people living below the poverty level (11.3%) was higher
than the state average of 10.7%.
Paauhau’s zip code is 96775.
Paauhau in Bullet Points
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Location: Paauhau, HI, US
Wind: 7 mph NW
Humidity: 79%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in falling
Sunrise: 6:25 am
Sunset: 6:31 pm
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Hi: 75°F
Low: 65°F
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