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Punaluu

Hawaii · 1,374 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Punaluu is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $608,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 175%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,374
+56%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
860 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5597811K1K1K1990201020202024Punaluu
2024950
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,125
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,241
+106%since 2000
from $19,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$608,700
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
58.5% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+68%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(390)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(99)
Asian12.5%(172)
Other47.1%(647)
Diversity Score80.8%(1,111)
Diversity Score
81
+27%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Punaluu, Hawaii?

Punaluu, Hawaii has about 1,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Punaluu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Punaluu, Hawaii earns about $79,125 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 $608,700, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.

How educated are people in Punaluu, Hawaii?

About 31.4% 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 7.3% 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 741 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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

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