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Punaluu

Hawaii · 1,164 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Punaluu is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,125. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $695,100. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 272%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,164
+32%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
728 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5597811K1K1K1990201020202024Punaluu
2024950
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,125
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,997
+26%since 2000
from $19,067 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$695,100
+272%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
68.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.5
+129%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(381)
Black1.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(78)
Asian8.5%(99)
Other51.5%(599)
Diversity Score77.8%(906)
Diversity Score
78
+22%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Punaluu, Hawaii?

Punaluu, Hawaii has about 1,164 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Punaluu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Punaluu, Hawaii earns about $66,125 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 $695,100, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Punaluu, Hawaii?

About 29.3% 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 9.8% of people in Punaluu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Punaluu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Punaluu, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 531 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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

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