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Pupukea

Hawaii · 4,679 residents · 3.437 sq mi
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Pupukea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,436,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,679
+10%since 2000
from 4,250 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+19%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Pupukea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,368
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,146 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,636
+82%since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−6%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,436,000
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,979
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $964 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.3
+132%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(2,247)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(356)
Asian13.9%(591)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(2,451)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(1,998)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(637)
Asian15%(704)
Other28.6%(1,340)
Diversity Score86.8%(4,062)
Diversity Score
87
+50%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 36.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pupukea, Hawaii?

Pupukea, Hawaii has about 4,679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pupukea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pupukea, Hawaii earns about $100,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pupukea, Hawaii expensive?

In Pupukea, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,436,000, and the typical rent is about $1,979 a month.

How educated are people in Pupukea, Hawaii?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pupukea, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pupukea, Hawaii?

About 14.8% of people in Pupukea, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pupukea, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Pupukea, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 539 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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