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Paukaa

Hawaii · 434 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Paukaa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,719. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,100. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
434
−12%since 2000
from 495 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,319 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+7%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4044675315956581990201020202024Paukaa
2024450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,719
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,546
+73%since 2000
from $22,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,514
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+18%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(161)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(22)
Asian41.2%(204)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.8%(341)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(157)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(30)
Asian27.6%(120)
Other24.5%(106)
Diversity Score88%(382)
Diversity Score
88
+28%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paukaa, Hawaii?

Paukaa, Hawaii has about 434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paukaa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Paukaa, Hawaii earns about $76,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paukaa, Hawaii expensive?

In Paukaa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $382,100, and the typical rent is about $1,514 a month.

How educated are people in Paukaa, Hawaii?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paukaa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paukaa, Hawaii?

About 11.7% of people in Paukaa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paukaa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Paukaa, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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