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