Pupukea is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Pupukea has a 2024 population of 5,226. Pupukea is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 28.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,070 in 2020.
The average household income in Pupukea is $130,048 with a poverty rate of 14.11%. The median age in Pupukea is 40.6 years: 37.9 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pupukea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,409 | 49.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,634 | 33.67% |
| Asian | 591 | 12.18% |
| Other race | 116 | 2.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 87 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,589 | 3.05 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 776 | 3.74 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 626 | 1.96 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
| Female | 107 | 4.45 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 80 | 3.04 | 58.8 | 41.3 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 2.81% |
| Associates Degree | 335 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 645 | 19.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 368 | 11.12% |
| High School Graduate | 912 | 27.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 906 | 27.37% |
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 | 1,892 | 1,806 | 707 |
| 2+ Races | 684 | 673 | 184 |
| Asian | 518 | 503 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 237 | 237 | 122 |
| Other Race | 82 | 70 | 24 |
| Islander | 69 | 49 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 51.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,000 | $101,987 | $43,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,250 | $128,654 | $61,667 |
| High School Graduate | $41,071 | $41,042 | $41,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,653 | $0 | $30,625 |
| Overall | $49,476 | $59,784 | $41,417 |
| Some College | $46,225 | $45,850 | $50,893 |
$49,476
Average Earnings
$59,784
Average Male
$41,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.28% of Pupukea residents speak only English, while 23.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,343 | 311 | 13.27% |
| Multiple | 1,536 | 164 | 10.68% |
| Asian | 591 | 162 | 27.41% |
| Hispanic | 488 | 45 | 9.22% |
| Other | 82 | 15 | 18.29% |
14.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.74%
Male Poverty Rate
11.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pupukea is Asian, with 27.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pupukea is Hispanic, with 9.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.25% |
| Some College | 18.69% |
| High School | 17.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.78% |
| Male Employed | 13.76% |
| Female Employed | 5.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,019 | $152,669 |
| Households | $98,771 | $130,048 |
| Married Families | $104,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $79,900 | $88,096 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
355
Number of Veterans
317
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 104 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 11.79% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 4.2% |
| Islander | 26 | 29.89% |
| Asian | 21 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6.09% |
| Black | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
7%
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
41.89%
Born in Pupukea
90.25%
Native Born
9.75%
Foreign Born
3.03%
Non Citizen
6.72%
Naturalized
90.25% of Pupukea residents were born in the United States, with 41.89% having been born in Hawaii. 3.03% 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 | 5,226 | 48 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 5,178 | 48 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 5,130 | 714 | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 4,416 | 346 | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 4,070 | -373 | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 4,443 | -170 | -3.69% |
| 2018 | 4,613 | -210 | -4.35% |
| 2017 | 4,823 | -175 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 4,998 | -707 | -12.39% |
| 2015 | 5,705 | 207 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 5,498 | 274 | 5.25% |
| 2013 | 5,224 | 401 | 8.31% |
| 2012 | 4,823 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 4,817 | 266 | 5.84% |
| 2010 | 4,551 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,250 | -976 | -18.68% |