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Pupukea

Hawaii · 5,130 residents · 3.437 sq mi
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Pupukea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,269. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,151,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,130
+21%since 2000
from 4,250 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+14%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Pupukea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,269
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,905
+83%since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,151,400
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,509
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $964 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
12.3
+100%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(2,829)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(441)
Asian9.7%(498)
Other15%(770)
Diversity Score70.5%(3,615)
Diversity Score
70
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
−3%since 2000
from 36.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pupukea, Hawaii?

Pupukea, Hawaii has about 5,130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pupukea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Pupukea, Hawaii earns about $93,269 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 $1,151,400, and the typical rent is about $2,509 a month.

How educated are people in Pupukea, Hawaii?

About 45.5% 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 11.6% 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 990 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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