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Puhi

Hawaii · 4,362 residents · 0.889 sq mi
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Puhi is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,292. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,176 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $701,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,362
+268%since 2000
from 1,186 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,907 / sq mi
+268%since 2000
from 1,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8672K3K4K5K1990201020202024Puhi
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,292
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,107
+148%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−14%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$701,400
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,443
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+34%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(85)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(92)
Asian63.7%(756)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(595)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(92)
Asian58.9%(2,568)
Other25%(1,090)
Diversity Score71.5%(3,118)
Diversity Score
71
+75%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 65.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puhi, Hawaii?

Puhi, Hawaii has about 4,362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puhi, Hawaii?

The typical household in Puhi, Hawaii earns about $137,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Puhi, Hawaii expensive?

In Puhi, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $701,400, and the typical rent is about $2,443 a month.

How educated are people in Puhi, Hawaii?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Puhi, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Puhi, Hawaii?

About 8.5% of people in Puhi, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Puhi, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Puhi, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,145 residents, a change of about 258 percent over that period.

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