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Black Sands

County:
Hawaii County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.54
State:
Hawaii

Black Sands is a CDP located in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Black Sands has a 2026 population of 292. Black Sands is currently growing at a rate of 6.96% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Black Sands is $14,167 with a poverty rate of 62.43%. The median age in Black Sands is 52.5 years: 57.5 years for males, and 50.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 124.1 males.

292
Total Population
541
Density (mi²)
19 6.96%
Growth

Black Sands Population

Black Sands Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026292196.96%
2025273187.06%

Median Age

Overall: 52.5 years
Female: 50.4 years
Male: 57.5 years

Black Sands Adults

There are 300 adults, (59 of whom are seniors) in Black Sands.

Sex Ratio

Female: 158 (44.6%)
Male: 196 (55.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Black Sands includes 59.32% White, 13.84% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 3.39% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White21059.32%
Two or more races7019.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4913.84%
Asian123.39%
Black or African American61.69%
Other race51.41%
Native American20.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races51.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander51.41%
Native American20.56%
White10.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20959.04%
Two or more races6518.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4412.43%
Asian123.39%
Black or African American61.69%
Other race51.41%

Black Sands Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Black Sands ' average per capita income is $40,500. Household income levels show a median of $14,167. The poverty rate stands at 62.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$28,750$40,622
Married Families$24,632-
Households$14,167$28,835
Non Families$10,833$17,561

$40,500

Average Income

$14,167

Median Household Income

62.43%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)