Hawi, Hawai'i
Encyclopedia
Hawi is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii
, United States
. The population was 938 at the 2000 census.
Hawi is situated to the west of the community of Kapaau. Together they comprise the most densely populated region in the district of North Kohala
. Historically this part of Kohala is significant as the birthplace of Kamehameha I
and the location of the Mookini heiau in the Kohala Historical Sites State Monument. The two communities were once busy commercial centers during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation.
Hawi is the turnaround point for the Ironman World Championship
Triathlon. It is the northern-most point on the bicycle leg, where athletes return to the finish line at Kamakahonu
in Kailua-Kona.
Hawi is also notable for its statue of Kamehameha, built in the nineteenth century several years after his death. The statue was built in France
, but the ship transporting it sunk, and another statue was sent. That statue is found in Honolulu. Many years later, the original statue was recovered and now stands in Hawi.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
The climate of the city is, like the rest of the island, tropical, with temperatures staying above the 70's in winter, and temeratures in the 80's in spring, summer, and fall.
of 2000, there were 938 people, 298 households, and 224 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 773.1 people per square mile (299.3/km²). There were 333 housing units at an average density of 274.4 per square mile (106.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 21.22% White, 0.32% African American, 0.21% Native American, 27.08% Asian, 11.19% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races
, and 39.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.02% of the population.
There were 298 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples
living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.63.
In the CDP the population dispersal was 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,406, and the median income for a family was $51,364. Males had a median income of $30,491 versus $27,321 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $16,755. About 7.1% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.
and John Keawe
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hawaii County is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii in the Hawaiian Islands. It is coterminous with the Island of Hawaii, often called the "Big Island" to distinguish it from the state as a whole. As of the 2010 Census the population was 185,079. The county seat is Hilo. There are no...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 938 at the 2000 census.
Hawi is situated to the west of the community of Kapaau. Together they comprise the most densely populated region in the district of North Kohala
Kohala
Kohala may refer to:*Kohala, Hawaii, two districts on the island of Hawaii*Kohala , an extinct volcano in Hawaii*Kohala, Pakistan, a city*Kohala Bridge, a bridge*Kohala, Jalandhar a village in Punjab, India...
. Historically this part of Kohala is significant as the birthplace of Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I , also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence under his rule...
and the location of the Mookini heiau in the Kohala Historical Sites State Monument. The two communities were once busy commercial centers during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation.
Hawi is the turnaround point for the Ironman World Championship
Ironman World Championship
The Ironman World Championship has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978, with an additional race in 1982. It is owned and organised by the World Triathlon Corporation and is currently sponsored by Ford...
Triathlon. It is the northern-most point on the bicycle leg, where athletes return to the finish line at Kamakahonu
Kamakahonu
Kamakahonu, the residence of Kamehameha I, was located at the North end of Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island.-History:Kamehameha I , who unified the Hawaiian Islands, lived out the last years of his life and instituted some of the most constructive measures of his reign here...
in Kailua-Kona.
Hawi is also notable for its statue of Kamehameha, built in the nineteenth century several years after his death. The statue was built in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, but the ship transporting it sunk, and another statue was sent. That statue is found in Honolulu. Many years later, the original statue was recovered and now stands in Hawi.
Geography
Hawi is located at 20°14′31"N 155°50′2"W (20.241917, -155.834013).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
The climate of the city is, like the rest of the island, tropical, with temperatures staying above the 70's in winter, and temeratures in the 80's in spring, summer, and fall.
2000 Census data
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 938 people, 298 households, and 224 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 773.1 people per square mile (299.3/km²). There were 333 housing units at an average density of 274.4 per square mile (106.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 21.22% White, 0.32% African American, 0.21% Native American, 27.08% Asian, 11.19% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 39.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.02% of the population.
There were 298 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.63.
In the CDP the population dispersal was 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,406, and the median income for a family was $51,364. Males had a median income of $30,491 versus $27,321 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $16,755. About 7.1% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives and residents
Notable people from Hawi include entertainers Napua StevensNapua Stevens
Napua Stevens Poire was a well-known Hawaiian entertainer, singer, hula dancer, musician, teacher, radio-TV personality, producer and author....
and John Keawe
John Keawe
John Keawe is a Hawaiian musician and slack key guitar player from Hawi in the North Kohala district of the Big Island of Hawaii.He has toured throughout Hawaii and the Mainland U.S. and regularly performs on the Big Island...
.