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Puako

Hawaii · 267 residents · 3.207 sq mi
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Puako is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,375. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. 54% 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 $987,500. With a median age of 51.9, 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 51.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−38%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
83 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+8%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1943895847789731990201020202024Puako
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,375
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,229
+76%since 2000
from $63,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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 home value
$987,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,425
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $904 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
9.9
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(16)
Asian9.7%(26)
Other12.4%(33)
Diversity Score58.5%(156)
Diversity Score
59
+59%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+159%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puako, Hawaii?

Puako, Hawaii has about 267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puako, Hawaii?

The typical household in Puako, Hawaii earns about $99,375 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 $987,500, and the typical rent is about $1,425 a month.

How educated are people in Puako, Hawaii?

About 53.7% 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 2.8% of people in Puako, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Puako, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Puako, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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