Punaluu is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Punaluu has a 2024 population of 876. Punaluu is currently declining at a rate of -2.23% annually and its population has decreased by -21.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,113 in 2020.
The average household income in Punaluu is $124,473 with a poverty rate of 11.62%. The median age in Punaluu is 40 years: 40.3 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Punaluu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 37.54% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 36.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 124 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 91 | 10.64% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.23% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 318 | 2.63 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.21 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 134 | 4.08 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 16 | 3.38 | 6.3 | 93.8 |
| Male | 12 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 2.07% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 9.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 19.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 8.74% |
| High School Graduate | 237 | 37.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.11% |
| Some College | 135 | 21.46% |
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 | 239 | 239 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 171 | 49 |
| Islander | 107 | 101 | 3 |
| Asian | 84 | 70 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 4 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 43.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,167 | $62,188 | $48,393 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,125 | $95,938 | $87,083 |
| High School Graduate | $50,833 | $72,500 | $39,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,000 | $85,388 | $42,014 |
| Some College | $71,458 | $89,688 | $0 |
$60,000
Average Earnings
$85,388
Average Male
$42,014
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.01% of Punaluu residents speak only English, while 17.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 308 | 40 | 12.99% |
| White | 265 | 34 | 12.83% |
| Islander | 117 | 14 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 91 | 7 | 7.69% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 1 | 1.25% |
11.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.67%
Male Poverty Rate
18.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Punaluu is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Punaluu is Hispanic, with 1.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| High School | 17.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.22% |
| Some College | 6.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,552 | $125,987 |
| Households | $88,611 | $124,473 |
| Married Families | $121,638 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,750 | $98,223 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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
45
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 7.81% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 5.15% |
| Islander | 9 | 7.69% |
| Asian | 4 | 4.4% |
| Black | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
53.22%
Born in Punaluu
86.78%
Native Born
13.22%
Foreign Born
4.8%
Non Citizen
8.42%
Naturalized
86.78% of Punaluu residents were born in the United States, with 53.22% having been born in Hawaii. 4.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 876 | -20 | -2.23% |
| 2023 | 896 | -21 | -2.29% |
| 2022 | 917 | -145 | -13.65% |
| 2021 | 1,062 | -51 | -4.58% |
| 2020 | 1,113 | 42 | 3.92% |
| 2019 | 1,071 | -115 | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 1,186 | -40 | -3.26% |
| 2017 | 1,226 | 104 | 9.27% |
| 2016 | 1,122 | 58 | 5.45% |
| 2015 | 1,064 | -38 | -3.45% |
| 2014 | 1,102 | -52 | -4.51% |
| 2013 | 1,154 | -19 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 1,173 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,176 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 1,164 | 0 | 0% |