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Puhi

Hawaii · 2,906 residents · 0.889 sq mi
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Puhi is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,921. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,720 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $433,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,906
+145%since 2000
from 1,186 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,269 / sq mi
+145%since 2000
from 1,334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8672K3K4K5K1990201020202024Puhi
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,921
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,426
+57%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,500
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,405
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.3%
+62.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+72%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(486)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(218)
Asian52.9%(1,536)
Other16.1%(469)
Diversity Score76.4%(2,222)
Diversity Score
76
+87%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puhi, Hawaii?

Puhi, Hawaii has about 2,906 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puhi, Hawaii?

The typical household in Puhi, Hawaii earns about $65,921 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 $433,500, and the typical rent is about $1,405 a month.

How educated are people in Puhi, Hawaii?

About 21.0% 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 10.5% 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 1,689 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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

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