Categories in Volcano, Hawaii
FarmingChurchesCommunity CenterNon-Profit OrganizationBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of housesEducationEducation CenterArt galleriesEntertainment ProviderNature PreserveTourist AttractionCafesCatererRestaurantsLawn Care ServiceBanksLegal ServicesNational BankMassageBusiness to Business ServiceConsulting & Advisory ServicesServices for IndustryHoliday ApartmentHoliday Apartment RentalReal Estate AgencyResidential Property RentalsGift ShopWholesale storeRecreation CenterBed and breakfastsCottage RentalGuest HouseHotels and motelsIndoor LodgingInnLodgeLodgingResortTravel AgencyVacation Home Rental Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Volcano, Hawaii
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 75 | 27 years |
| Hotels and motels | 39 | — |
| Restaurants | 17 | 16 years |
| Public parks | 12 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 11 | — |
| Bed and breakfasts | 11 | — |
| Art galleries | 8 | — |
| Education | 8 | — |
| Real estate | 8 | — |
| Travel agencies | 6 | — |
Volcano, Hawaii Facts
| Area | 59.1 mi² |
| Population | 2,676 |
| Male Population | 1,343 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,333 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +28.7% |
| Median Age | 50.7 years (Male: 51.1, Female: 50.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $60,931 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 808 |
| Neighborhoods | Olaa Ahupua`a, Keaau Ahupua`a, Volcano, Waiakea Ahupua`a |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 19.44276, -155.23398 |
| Zip Codes | 96785 |
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Volcano, Hawaii Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,932 | 2,021 | 2,079 | 2,845 | 2,676 | 3,055 | 3,468 |
| Population Density | 32.7 / mi² | 34.2 / mi² | 35.2 / mi² | 48.1 / mi² | 45.3 / mi² | 51.7 / mi² | 58.7 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVolcano, Hawaii Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 28.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano, Hawaii | +38.5% | +32.4% | +28.7% |
| Hawaii | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Volcano, Hawaii Median Age
Median Age: 50.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano, Hawaii | 50.7 yrs | 50.3 yrs | 51.1 yrs |
| Hawaii | 38.7 yrs | 40 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Volcano, Hawaii Population Density
Population Density: 45.3 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano, Hawaii | 2,676 | 59.12 sq mi | 45.3 / mi² |
| Hawaii | 1.4 million | 10,931.7 sq mi | 131 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Volcano, Hawaii Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Volcano, Hawaii
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Volcano, Hawaii
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Volcano, Hawaii
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Volcano, Hawaii Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,656 | $40,171 | $44,563 | $47,426 | $65,490 | $61,752 | $58,770 | $60,931 |
| Total GDP | $13.5M | $16M | $16.8M | $20.3M | $30.3M | $30M | $27.4M | $29.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Volcano, Hawaii CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano, Hawaii | 46,451 tn | 17.36 tn | 785.7 tons/mi² |
| Hawaii | 14,215,500 tn | 9.95 tn | 1,300.4 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Volcano, Hawaii CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 46,451 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 785.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/18 | 8:56 PM | 3.1 | 3.4 km | 820 m | 2km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/18 | 5:02 PM | 3.31 | 3.9 km | 140 m | 2km SW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/18 | 3:44 PM | 3.09 | 1.3 km | -740 m | 0km NW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/18 | 7:04 PM | 3.03 | 4 km | 340 m | 2km SW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/18 | 3:37 PM | 3.36 | 3.8 km | 1,620 m | 2km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/18 | 1:57 PM | 3.2 | 3.6 km | 750 m | 2km SW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/18 | 12:24 PM | 3.34 | 3.1 km | 320 m | 1km SW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 10:30 PM | 3.03 | 3.6 km | 500 m | 2km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 3:26 PM | 3.44 | 3.9 km | 580 m | 2km SW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/18 | 12:25 AM | 3.37 | 3.9 km | 210 m | 2km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Volcano, Hawaii
Volcano is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna with a small portion of the CDP in the District of Kaʻū. The population was 2,575 at the 2010 census.
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