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Puako

Hawaii · 772 residents · 3.207 sq mi
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Puako is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $988,500. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
+80%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.6
+16%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1943895847789731990201020202024Puako
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,410
+45%since 2000
from $63,857 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.603
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services25.1%
US avg: 7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$988,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $904 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
76.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.3
+54%since 2000
from 7.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(14)
Asian11.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.9%(158)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(551)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(31)
Asian10.6%(82)
Other6.4%(50)
Diversity Score48.4%(374)
Diversity Score
48
+31%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puako, Hawaii?

Puako, Hawaii has about 772 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puako, Hawaii?

The typical household in Puako, Hawaii earns about $87,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Puako, Hawaii expensive?

In Puako, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $988,500, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Puako, Hawaii?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Puako, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Puako, Hawaii?

About 6.7% of people in Puako, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Puako, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Puako, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 326 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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