What is the population of the Big Island?

The Big Island in a nutshell: The 206,315 inhabitants of the Big Island (which is only 14.3% of the total population of the state of Hawai?i, 2022 census) mostly live in and around the two large population centers in the island: Hilo (the capital) on the east coast, and Kona on the west coast.



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The Hawaii State Government. Of the approximately 4 million acres of land in Hawaii, the state government owns most of this.

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O'ahu (Population 876,156, Area 597 sq. miles) The most populated island, where Honolulu is the Capital City, the principal port, the major airport, and business and financial center, and the educational heart of the State. O'ahu is the military command center of the Pacific.

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Billionaire Larry Ellison owns an island in Hawaii. 98 per cent of the island of Lanai is his property.

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We have among the highest income taxes and tourism taxes. Now, Hawaii also has a tax called the general excise tax, which is kind of like a sales tax, except it's on all goods and services at every step in the production process. So even though it looks small, it's actually really big by the time it hits the consumer.

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The Big Island is cheaper than other Hawaiian islands due to its larger size, more affordable housing options, and lower population density. It's also sees far less job opportunities due to Oahu island being the state's major economic hub.

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Kukio 8,000+ sq. Known to many as the billionaire getaway, Kukio is Hawaii's most exclusive community. Open only to homeowners and their guests – you can't enter the gates without the express approval of a homeowner.

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Enticing beaches, clear waters, lush rainforests, and arid landscapes — most islands have them all! But they also each have their own distinct personalities, which makes discovering them even more fun. Here, we say aloha to the Island of Hawaii, the youngest of all the islands, yet the largest (hence its nickname).

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Attracted by the dreamy archipelago's heart-stopping natural beauty, year-round balmy weather, reassuring privacy and seclusion – plus a whole lot more besides – North America's uber-rich have been flocking to this tropical paradise in their droves, with everyone from Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to Oprah Winfrey and ...

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Billionaire Larry Ellison owns an island in Hawaii. 98 per cent of the island of Lanai is his property.

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Oprah Winfrey and Jeff Bezos are among those who have part-time homes on the island. The wildfires that have killed at least 55 in Maui are burning on an island that also contains the part-time homes of billionaires, including Oprah Winfrey, Peter Thiel and Jeff Bezos.

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Atmosphere. The Big Island is one of the most populated islands of Hawaii, and the atmosphere shows it. There's a lot to do, but you're likely to run into crowds no matter where you go.

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