Puako, HI Demographics

A map of Puako's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	201	182	77.6%	68.2%
Asian	32	26	12.4%	9.7%
Multiracial	12	23	4.6%	8.6%
Native American/Other	10	20	3.9%	7.5%
Hispanic	4	16	1.5%	6.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Puako, Hawaii has an estimated population of 259, a slight decrease from the 267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 12.4% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.9% Native American/Other, 1.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Puako, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Puako has become considerably 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 Puako, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Puako is ranked the 153rd 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). Puako was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Puako's White Population

201 residents of Puako, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Puako is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Puako ranks 8th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puako's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Puako's population has increased from 68.2% to 77.6%.

Puako is more White than neighboring Waikoloa Village (41.6% White), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (22.2% White), Hawi (20.6% White), and Kaloko (35.3% White). Puako is less White than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (85.4% White).

Puako's Black Population

0 residents of Puako, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Puako is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Puako ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puako's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Puako's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Puako is less Black than neighboring Waikoloa Village (1.9% Black).

Puako's Asian Population

32 residents of Puako, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Puako is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Puako ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puako's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Asian residents' share of Puako's population has increased from 9.7% to 12.4%.

Puako is more Asian than neighboring Waikoloa Village (10.7% Asian), and Waikoloa Beach Resort (7.3% Asian). Puako is less Asian than neighboring Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (18% Asian), Hawi (12.7% Asian), and Kaloko (13.1% Asian).

Puako's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Puako, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Puako is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Puako ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puako's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Puako's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.5%.

Puako is more Hispanic than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (0.9% Hispanic). Puako is less Hispanic than neighboring Waikoloa Village (8.7% Hispanic), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (11% Hispanic), Hawi (5% Hispanic), and Kaloko (12.6% Hispanic).

Puako's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Puako, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Puako is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Puako ranks 107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puako's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Puako's population has decreased from 7.5% to 3.9%.

Puako is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (0.6% Native American/Other). Puako is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waikoloa Village (20.6% Native American/Other), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (13.4% Native American/Other), Hawi (18.6% Native American/Other), and Kaloko (5.6% Native American/Other).

Puako's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Puako, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Puako is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Puako ranks 155th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puako's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Puako's population has decreased from 8.6% to 4.6%.

Puako is less Multiracial than neighboring Waikoloa Village (16.5% Multiracial), Waikoloa Beach Resort (5.8% Multiracial), Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) (35.4% Multiracial), Hawi (43.2% Multiracial), and Kaloko (33.4% 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.