Paukaa, HI Demographics

A map of Paukaa's Population by Race

Paukaa, Hawaii had a population of 434 in 2020. It was 36.2% White, 0.7% Black, 27.6% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 6.9% Native American/Other, and 21.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paukaa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paukaa is the 146th most populous. 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's White Population

157 residents of Paukaa identify as White, or 36.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Paukaa larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paukaa is ranked #64 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paukaa is more White than neighboring Wainaku (18.6% White), Papaikou (19.3% White), Hilo (15.3% White), Pepeekeo (14.6% White), and Honomu (27.2% White).

Paukaa's Black Population

3 residents of Paukaa identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paukaa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paukaa is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paukaa is more Black than neighboring Wainaku (0.6% Black), Papaikou (0.4% Black), Hilo (0.5% Black), and Pepeekeo (0.3% Black). Paukaa is less Black than neighboring Honomu (0.9% Black).

Paukaa's Asian Population

120 residents of Paukaa identify as Asian, or 27.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paukaa slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paukaa is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paukaa is more Asian than neighboring Honomu (21.9% Asian). Paukaa is less Asian than neighboring Wainaku (37.7% Asian), Papaikou (35.2% Asian), Hilo (30.2% Asian), and Pepeekeo (34.4% Asian).

Paukaa's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Paukaa identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paukaa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paukaa is ranked #142 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paukaa is less Hispanic than neighboring Wainaku (12.8% Hispanic), Papaikou (10.5% Hispanic), Hilo (11.5% Hispanic), Pepeekeo (8.5% Hispanic), and Honomu (16.8% Hispanic).

Paukaa's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Paukaa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paukaa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paukaa is ranked #119 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paukaa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wainaku (7.4% Native American/Other), Papaikou (13% Native American/Other), Hilo (14.9% Native American/Other), Pepeekeo (24% Native American/Other), and Honomu (8.2% Native American/Other).

Paukaa's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Paukaa identify as Multiracial, or 21.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paukaa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Paukaa is ranked #80 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paukaa is more Multiracial than neighboring Papaikou (21.4% Multiracial), and Pepeekeo (18.2% Multiracial). Paukaa is less Multiracial than neighboring Wainaku (22.9% Multiracial), Hilo (27.6% Multiracial), and Honomu (25% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.