Hilo

The City in Brief

Founded: 1822 (incorporated, 1911)

Head Official: Mayor Harry Kim (since 2000)

City Population

1980: 35,269

1990: 37,808

2000: 40,759

2003 estimate: Not reported

Percent change, 1990–2000: 7.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: Not reported

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported

City and County Population

1990: 120,317

2000: 148,667

2003 estimate: 158,423

Percent change, 1990–2000: 23.6%

Area: 54 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 38 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 73.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 134 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Agriculture, trade, tourism, government

Unemployment rate: 3% (Hawaii, January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $18,220 (1999, Hilo CDP)

2002 Actual Crime Index Offenses: 6,936 (Hawaii County)

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii Community College

Daily Newspaper: Hawaii Tribune-Herald