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Pakala

Hawaii · 286 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 $44,438. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 192 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−40%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2553494445386331990201020202024Pakala
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,438
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,544
+68%since 2000
from $9,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$742
+243%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
16.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
83.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(29)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(14)
Asian31.5%(90)
Other34.1%(98)
Diversity Score81.5%(233)
Diversity Score
82
+24%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+125%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pakala, Hawaii?

Pakala, Hawaii has about 286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pakala, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pakala, Hawaii earns about $44,438 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 $742 a month.

How educated are people in Pakala, Hawaii?

About 6.2% 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 6.2% 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 315 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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