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Pakala

Hawaii · 292 residents · 2.40 sq mi
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Pakala is home to 292 people in Hawaii. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 28.8. Households here earn about 54% less than in Hawaii as a whole. There are 186 fewer people here than in 2000.

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

292
−39%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2024
122 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 139 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
28.8
−30%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.40 sq mi
Population, 19902024
25534944453863319902000201020202024Pakala
2024292
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 516.4%(48)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.3%(36)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.8%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.3%(71)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.4%(10)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.6%(28)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 741.7%(5)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.4%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over12.7%(37)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
20.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$975
+272%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144 in 2000
US average: $1,442
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
29.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.40 people
+11%since 2010
from 3.05 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
33.7%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(65)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(30)
Asian34.5%(165)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(98)
Asian32.9%(96)
Other33.6%(98)
83
+14%since 2009
from 73 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.5%(19)
Asian origin
Filipino28.8%(84)
Japanese3.4%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Portuguese20.5%(60)
German2.4%(7)
Section 05

Education

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%
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.6 min
+193%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
71.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
20.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
16.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
43.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
55.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
39.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
52.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2013
from 9.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
76.7%
+43.1 ptssince 2017
from 33.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
80.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
81.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.5%(10)
Married58.1%(43)
Widowed13.5%(10)
Divorced14.9%(11)
Women 15+
Never married44.7%(51)
Married28.9%(33)
Widowed26.3%(30)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2013
from 9.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
58.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
32.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
74.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era26.7%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War33.3%(5)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 15 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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