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Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Leilani Estates is a town located in Hawaii County, Hawaii. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,046.

Geography

\nLeilani Estates is located at 19°28'25" North, 154°55'13" West (19.473546, -154.920268)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²). 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 1,046 people, 415 households, and 251 families residing in the town. The population density is 97.1/km² (251.5/mi²). There are 474 housing units at an average density of 44.0/km² (114.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 59.18% White, 0.67% African American, 2.39% Native American, 7.17% Asian, 9.66% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 19.22% from two or more races. 8.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 415 households out of which 29.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% are married couples living together, 11.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% are non-families. 29.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.19. In the town the population is spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.9 males. The median income for a household in the town is $31,541, and the median income for a family is $32,692. Males have a median income of $30,500 versus $22,875 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,522. 21.9% of the population and 13.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.4% are under the age of 18 and 25.5% are 65 or older.