Pukalani, HI Demographics

A map of Pukalani's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	2,795	2,212	32.2%	26.7%
White	2,441	2,674	28.1%	32.2%
Asian	1,626	1,637	18.7%	19.7%
Hispanic	1,382	989	15.9%	11.9%
Native American/Other	317	737	3.7%	8.9%
Black	118	50	1.4%	0.6%

Pukalani, Hawaii has an estimated population of 8,679, an increase from the 8,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.2% Multiracial, 28.1% White, 18.7% Asian, 15.9% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pukalani, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pukalani has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pukalani, that probability was 76.4% in 2020 and 75.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pukalani is ranked the 39th 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). Pukalani was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pukalani's White Population

2,441 residents of Pukalani, or 28.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pukalani is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Pukalani ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pukalani's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Pukalani's population has decreased from 32.2% to 28.1%.

Pukalani is more White than neighboring Makawao (25% White), and Haliimaile (15.7% White). Pukalani is less White than neighboring Olinda (64.1% White), Kula (54.9% White), and Paia (38.4% White).

Pukalani's Black Population

118 residents of Pukalani, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pukalani is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Pukalani ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pukalani's Black population has grown by an estimated 136.0%. Black residents' share of Pukalani's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Pukalani is more Black than neighboring Makawao (0% Black), Haliimaile (0.4% Black), Olinda (0.3% Black), Kula (0% Black), and Paia (0.1% Black).

Pukalani's Asian Population

1,626 residents of Pukalani, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pukalani is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Pukalani ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pukalani's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Pukalani's population has decreased from 19.7% to 18.7%.

Pukalani is more Asian than neighboring Makawao (17.4% Asian), Olinda (5.2% Asian), Kula (14% Asian), and Paia (17.1% Asian). Pukalani is less Asian than neighboring Haliimaile (21.7% Asian).

Pukalani's Hispanic Population

1,382 residents of Pukalani, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pukalani is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Pukalani ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pukalani's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pukalani's population has increased from 11.9% to 15.9%.

Pukalani is more Hispanic than neighboring Olinda (7.3% Hispanic), Kula (7.7% Hispanic), and Paia (12.7% Hispanic). Pukalani is less Hispanic than neighboring Makawao (16.2% Hispanic), and Haliimaile (18.9% Hispanic).

Pukalani's Native American/Other Population

317 residents of Pukalani, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pukalani is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Pukalani ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pukalani's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pukalani's population has decreased from 8.9% to 3.7%.

Pukalani is less Native American/Other than neighboring Makawao (14.6% Native American/Other), Haliimaile (22.7% Native American/Other), Olinda (4.6% Native American/Other), Kula (7.1% Native American/Other), and Paia (17.8% Native American/Other).

Pukalani's Multiracial Population

2,795 residents of Pukalani, or 32.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pukalani is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Pukalani ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pukalani's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pukalani's population has increased from 26.7% to 32.2%.

Pukalani is more Multiracial than neighboring Makawao (26.8% Multiracial), Haliimaile (20.6% Multiracial), Olinda (18.4% Multiracial), Kula (16.4% Multiracial), and Paia (13.9% 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.