Volcano Golf Course, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 807, Volcano Golf Course's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Volcano Golf Course is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 807. It ranks as the 135th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Volcano Golf Course is 63.0 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Volcano Golf Course, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $506,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $839,100. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Volcano Golf Course is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.4% vs 20.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.1% vs 9.9%). The Asian population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

63.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Volcano Golf Course in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 20.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Volcano Golf Course, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.