Puako is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Puako has a 2024 population of 214. Puako is currently declining at a rate of -15.75% annually and its population has decreased by -14.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 250 in 2020.
The average household income in Puako is $196,264 with a poverty rate of 8.16%. The median age in Puako is 63.4 years: 63.6 years for males, and 63.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Puako was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 71.77% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 14.63% |
| Asian | 34 | 11.56% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 148 | 1.99 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.38 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 66 | 2.59 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 3.4 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.63
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 36.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 20.88% |
| High School Graduate | 28 | 11.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 47 | 18.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 183 | 113 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,583 | $59,167 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,917 | $117,857 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $42,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,917 | $54,167 | $0 |
| Some College | $30,781 | $30,417 | $31,875 |
$52,917
Average Earnings
$54,167
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.73% of Puako residents speak only English, while 13.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 24 | 11.76% |
8.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.19%
Male Poverty Rate
9.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Puako is White, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Puako is White, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.39% |
| High School | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $180,417 | $307,786 |
| Households | $110,000 | $196,264 |
| Married Families | $193,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,875 | $92,600 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 12.82% |
| Asian | 6 | 19.35% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.7%
Labor Force Participation
30.5%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.75%
Born in Puako
93.54%
Native Born
6.46%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
5.44%
Naturalized
93.54% of Puako residents were born in the United States, with 20.75% having been born in Hawaii. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 214 | -40 | -15.75% |
| 2023 | 254 | -40 | -13.61% |
| 2022 | 294 | 25 | 9.29% |
| 2021 | 269 | 19 | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 250 | -658 | -72.47% |
| 2019 | 908 | 24 | 2.71% |
| 2018 | 884 | 15 | 1.73% |
| 2017 | 869 | 74 | 9.31% |
| 2016 | 795 | 54 | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 741 | 17 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 724 | 123 | 20.47% |
| 2013 | 601 | -83 | -12.13% |
| 2012 | 684 | -99 | -12.64% |
| 2011 | 783 | 11 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 772 | 0 | 0% |