Paukaa, HI Demographics

A map of Paukaa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	194	157	43.1%	36.2%
Multiracial	116	94	25.8%	21.7%
Asian	78	120	17.3%	27.6%
Native American/Other	34	30	7.6%	6.9%
Hispanic	23	30	5.1%	6.9%
Black	5	3	1.1%	0.7%

Paukaa, Hawaii has an estimated population of 450, an increase from the 434 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.1% White, 25.8% Multiracial, 17.3% Asian, 7.6% Native American/Other, 5.1% Hispanic, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paukaa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paukaa has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paukaa, that probability was 73.6% in 2020 and 70.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paukaa is ranked the 142nd most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Paukaa was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paukaa's White Population

194 residents of Paukaa, or 43.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paukaa is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Paukaa ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paukaa's White population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. White residents' share of Paukaa's population has increased from 36.2% to 43.1%.

Paukaa is more White than neighboring Wainaku (26.3% White), Papaikou (9.8% White), Hilo (14.3% White), Pepeekeo (11.6% White), and Honomu (30.1% White).

Paukaa's Black Population

5 residents of Paukaa, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paukaa is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Paukaa ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paukaa's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Paukaa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Paukaa is more Black than neighboring Papaikou (0% Black), Hilo (0.7% Black), Pepeekeo (0% Black), and Honomu (0.8% Black). Paukaa is less Black than neighboring Wainaku (1.2% Black).

Paukaa's Asian Population

78 residents of Paukaa, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paukaa is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Paukaa ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paukaa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Asian residents' share of Paukaa's population has decreased from 27.6% to 17.3%.

Paukaa is less Asian than neighboring Wainaku (37.5% Asian), Papaikou (27.9% Asian), Hilo (34.2% Asian), Pepeekeo (24.9% Asian), and Honomu (23.4% Asian).

Paukaa's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Paukaa, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paukaa is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Paukaa ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paukaa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Paukaa's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.1%.

Paukaa is less Hispanic than neighboring Wainaku (5.7% Hispanic), Papaikou (7.8% Hispanic), Hilo (11% Hispanic), Pepeekeo (11.8% Hispanic), and Honomu (10.4% Hispanic).

Paukaa's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Paukaa, or 7.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paukaa is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Paukaa ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paukaa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paukaa's population has increased from 6.9% to 7.6%.

Paukaa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wainaku (0.4% Native American/Other). Paukaa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Papaikou (12.5% Native American/Other), Hilo (13.3% Native American/Other), Pepeekeo (29.3% Native American/Other), and Honomu (9.3% Native American/Other).

Paukaa's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Paukaa, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paukaa is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Paukaa ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paukaa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Paukaa's population has increased from 21.7% to 25.8%.

Paukaa is more Multiracial than neighboring Pepeekeo (22.5% Multiracial). Paukaa is less Multiracial than neighboring Wainaku (28.9% Multiracial), Papaikou (42% Multiracial), Hilo (26.4% Multiracial), and Honomu (26.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.