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Pukalani

Hawaii · 7,574 residents · 3.773 sq mi
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Pukalani is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $646,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,574
+3%since 2000
from 7,380 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,007 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Pukalani
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,941
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,565
+29%since 2000
from $23,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$646,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,349
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $935 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.0
+114%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(2,340)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(681)
Asian27.3%(2,015)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.3%(5,630)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(2,313)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino12%(907)
Asian22.8%(1,725)
Other37.5%(2,839)
Diversity Score89.7%(6,797)
Diversity Score
90
+18%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+103%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pukalani, Hawaii?

Pukalani, Hawaii has about 7,574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pukalani, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pukalani, Hawaii earns about $71,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pukalani, Hawaii expensive?

In Pukalani, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $646,700, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in Pukalani, Hawaii?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pukalani, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pukalani, Hawaii?

About 1.8% of people in Pukalani, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pukalani, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pukalani, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,695 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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