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Pakala

Hawaii · 292 residents · 2.396 sq mi
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Pakala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 186 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−39%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
−30%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2553494445386331990201020202024Pakala
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,831
+81%since 2000
from $9,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+5%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$975
+272%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(65)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(30)
Asian34.5%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(314)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(98)
Asian32.9%(96)
Other33.6%(98)
Diversity Score83.3%(243)
Diversity Score
83
+27%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+193%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+43.1 ptssince 2017
from 33.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pakala, Hawaii?

Pakala, Hawaii has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pakala, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pakala, Hawaii earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pakala, Hawaii expensive?

In Pakala, Hawaii, the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Pakala, Hawaii?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pakala, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pakala, Hawaii?

About 20.2% of people in Pakala, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pakala, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pakala, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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