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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pupukea

Hawaii · 4,250 residents · 3.437 sq mi
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Pupukea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,146. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $345,700. Despite a median home value of $345,700, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,250
+3%since 1990
from 4,140 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,237 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,205 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+7%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Pupukea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,146
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,382 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,682
+60%since 1990
from $16,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$345,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$964
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $816 in 1990
US average: $602
52.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 48.3% in 1990
48.0% rent
6.2
−21%since 1990
from 7.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(407)
Asian34.1%(1,410)
Diversity Score70.1%(2,901)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(2,247)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(356)
Asian13.9%(591)
Diversity Score57.7%(2,451)
58
−18%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.0 min
+4%since 1990
from 34.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pupukea, Hawaii?

Pupukea, Hawaii has about 4,250 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pupukea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pupukea, Hawaii earns about $56,146 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 $345,700, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Pupukea, Hawaii?

About 33.8% 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 15.2% 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 110 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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