Papaaloa at a Glance
The
old village of Papaloa is located along the 45-mile
Hamakua Coastline on the eastern part of the Big Island.
Papaaloa retains much of its old plantation feeling, and
visiting the town would remind one of its yesteryear
that was filled with plantation camps, storefronts, and
mills. A mere 16.3 miles north of Hilo and 5.2 miles
away from Lapahoehoe, the town is situated along Hawaii
Route 19. Being on the Hamakua Coast, Papaaloa is near
Hawaii’s most stunning waterfalls including Akaka Falls
and the Kahuna Falls. Hawaii’s most beautiful place, the
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, the Lapahoehoe Train
Station, the Lapahoehoe Point, and the Kilauea Volcano
are also a short drive away.
Though it is an unincorporated town, Papaaloa has its
own post office. The town also offers service stations,
shops, restaurants, and mini-markets. The Papaaloa
General Store is one you shouldn’t miss; it serves local
cuisines and the best local drinks.
Based on the 2007 census survey, Papaaloa had an
estimated population count of 555 residents. People
coming from different racial and ethnic origins have
made Papaaloa their home although Asians outnumber the
rest of the groups by more than 45%. Caucasians, Native
Hawaiians, and Hispanics also make a large
representation in the community. Covering a total land
area of 64 square miles, Papaaloa’s population density
was estimated at 9 people per square mile and had an
average household size of 3.1 persons.
Papaaloa had an estimated average household income of
$50, 182. Meanwhile, 3.6% of the population had income
below the poverty level.
Papaaloa’s zip code is 96780.
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