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Pupukea

Hawaii · 4,551 residents · 3.437 sq mi
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Pupukea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,551
+7%since 2000
from 4,250 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Pupukea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,198
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,033
+29%since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,518
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $964 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
15.1
+145%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56%(2,549)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(401)
Asian11.6%(529)
Other26.5%(1,206)
Diversity Score77.7%(3,537)
Diversity Score
78
+35%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% 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
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pupukea, Hawaii?

Pupukea, Hawaii has about 4,551 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pupukea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pupukea, Hawaii earns about $66,198 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,518 a month.

How educated are people in Pupukea, Hawaii?

About 33.2% 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 13.5% 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 411 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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