Puhi, HI Demographics

A map of Puhi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	2,568	1,628	58.9%	48.2%
Multiracial	948	646	21.7%	19.1%
White	595	583	13.6%	17.2%
Native American/Other	142	213	3.3%	6.3%
Hispanic	92	299	2.1%	8.8%
Black	17	11	0.4%	0.3%

Puhi, Hawaii has an estimated population of 4,362, a large increase from the 3,380 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.9% Asian, 21.7% Multiracial, 13.6% White, 3.3% Native American/Other, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Puhi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Puhi 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 Puhi, that probability was 69.0% in 2020 and 58.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Puhi is ranked the 65th 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). Puhi was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Puhi's White Population

595 residents of Puhi, or 13.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Puhi is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Puhi ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puhi's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Puhi's population has decreased from 17.2% to 13.6%.

Puhi is more White than neighboring Hanamaulu (11.6% White). Puhi is less White than neighboring Lihue (18.8% White), Koloa (20.4% White), Omao (42.9% White), and Wailua Homesteads (46.8% White).

Puhi's Black Population

17 residents of Puhi, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Puhi is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Puhi ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puhi's Black population has grown by an estimated 54.5%. Black residents' share of Puhi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Puhi is more Black than neighboring Hanamaulu (0% Black), Omao (0.3% Black), and Wailua Homesteads (0% Black). Puhi is less Black than neighboring Lihue (2.5% Black), and Koloa (1.1% Black).

Puhi's Asian Population

2,568 residents of Puhi, or 58.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Puhi is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Puhi ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puhi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. Asian residents' share of Puhi's population has increased from 48.2% to 58.9%.

Puhi is more Asian than neighboring Lihue (40.7% Asian), Hanamaulu (51.8% Asian), Koloa (20.6% Asian), Omao (24.1% Asian), and Wailua Homesteads (24.1% Asian).

Puhi's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Puhi, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Puhi is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Puhi ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puhi's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Puhi's population has decreased from 8.8% to 2.1%.

Puhi is less Hispanic than neighboring Lihue (10.3% Hispanic), Hanamaulu (15.4% Hispanic), Koloa (20.6% Hispanic), Omao (15.3% Hispanic), and Wailua Homesteads (9.5% Hispanic).

Puhi's Native American/Other Population

142 residents of Puhi, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Puhi is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Puhi ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puhi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Puhi's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.3%.

Puhi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Omao (3% Native American/Other). Puhi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lihue (10% Native American/Other), Hanamaulu (7.1% Native American/Other), Koloa (12.7% Native American/Other), and Wailua Homesteads (6.9% Native American/Other).

Puhi's Multiracial Population

948 residents of Puhi, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Puhi is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Puhi ranks 107th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Puhi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Puhi's population has increased from 19.1% to 21.7%.

Puhi is more Multiracial than neighboring Lihue (17.7% Multiracial), Hanamaulu (14.1% Multiracial), Omao (14.4% Multiracial), and Wailua Homesteads (12.7% Multiracial). Puhi is less Multiracial than neighboring Koloa (24.6% 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.