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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Punaluu

Hawaii · 633 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Punaluu has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 248 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,300. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $295,300, the poverty rate sits 62% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 164%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

633
−28%vs 2000
vs 881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
396 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5597811K1K1K1990201020202024Punaluu
2024950
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,375
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,143 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,542
+39%vs 2000
vs $19,067 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$295,300
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$554
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $724 in 2000
US average: $450
25.7%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.4% in 2000
74.3% rent
10.1
+119%vs 2000
vs 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(277)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6%(53)
Asian10%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(561)
1990
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(32)
Asian46.3%(293)
Other3.6%(23)
Diversity Score71.9%(455)
72
+13%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.1%
+7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.5 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Punaluu, Hawaii?

Punaluu, Hawaii has about 633 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Punaluu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Punaluu, Hawaii earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Punaluu, Hawaii expensive?

In Punaluu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $295,300, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Punaluu, Hawaii?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Punaluu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Punaluu, Hawaii?

About 21.4% of people in Punaluu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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