Paukaa, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 450, Paukaa'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

Paukaa is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 450. It ranks as the 142nd most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paukaa is 52.8 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 22.2% 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 Paukaa is $92,750. This is 8% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $666,700. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Paukaa is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 17.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (43.1% vs 20.9%). The Asian population (17.3%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 97.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Paukaa, 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.