Pakala Village, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 292, Pakala Village's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pakala Village is a small community located in Hawaii, within Kauai County. The total population is 292. It ranks as the 151st most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pakala Village is 28.8 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 35.6% of the population under 18, Pakala Village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pakala Village is $46,250. This is 54% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 101% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Pakala Village was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.

Race & Ethnicity

Pakala Village is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 32.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (33.6% vs 9.9%).

Education

6.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pakala Village, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.