Punaluu, HI Demographics

A map of Punaluu's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	289	390	30.4%	28.4%
Multiracial	289	438	30.4%	31.9%
Hispanic	132	99	13.9%	7.2%
Native American/Other	122	269	12.8%	19.6%
Asian	116	172	12.2%	12.5%
Black	2	6	0.2%	0.4%

Punaluu, Hawaii has an estimated population of 950, a dramatic decrease from the 1,374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 30.4% White, 30.4% Multiracial, 13.9% Hispanic, 12.8% Native American/Other, 12.2% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Punaluu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Punaluu has become slightly more 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 Punaluu, that probability was 75.9% in 2020 and 76.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Punaluu is ranked the 127th 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). Punaluu was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Punaluu's White Population

289 residents of Punaluu, or 30.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Punaluu is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Punaluu ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punaluu's White population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. White residents' share of Punaluu's population has increased from 28.4% to 30.4%.

Punaluu is more White than neighboring Hauula (26.7% White), Laie (27.7% White), Waiahole-Waikane (11.9% White), and Kahuku (14.9% White). Punaluu is less White than neighboring Kaaawa (36.3% White).

Punaluu's Black Population

2 residents of Punaluu, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Punaluu is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Punaluu ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punaluu's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Punaluu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Punaluu is more Black than neighboring Waiahole-Waikane (0% Black). Punaluu is less Black than neighboring Hauula (0.6% Black), Kaaawa (0.7% Black), Laie (0.5% Black), and Kahuku (0.6% Black).

Punaluu's Asian Population

116 residents of Punaluu, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Punaluu is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Punaluu ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punaluu's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Asian residents' share of Punaluu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.2%.

Punaluu is more Asian than neighboring Hauula (5.5% Asian), and Kaaawa (7.5% Asian). Punaluu is less Asian than neighboring Laie (14.5% Asian), Waiahole-Waikane (25.3% Asian), and Kahuku (15.2% Asian).

Punaluu's Hispanic Population

132 residents of Punaluu, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Punaluu is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Punaluu ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punaluu's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Punaluu's population has increased from 7.2% to 13.9%.

Punaluu is more Hispanic than neighboring Kaaawa (13.4% Hispanic), Laie (5% Hispanic), Waiahole-Waikane (11.7% Hispanic), and Kahuku (7.9% Hispanic).

Punaluu's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Punaluu, or 12.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Punaluu is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Punaluu ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punaluu's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Punaluu's population has decreased from 19.6% to 12.8%.

Punaluu is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kaaawa (6.3% Native American/Other), and Waiahole-Waikane (7.1% Native American/Other). Punaluu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hauula (19% Native American/Other), Laie (22.8% Native American/Other), and Kahuku (25.6% Native American/Other).

Punaluu's Multiracial Population

289 residents of Punaluu, or 30.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Punaluu is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Punaluu ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punaluu's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Punaluu's population has decreased from 31.9% to 30.4%.

Punaluu is more Multiracial than neighboring Laie (29.5% Multiracial). Punaluu is less Multiracial than neighboring Hauula (34.2% Multiracial), Kaaawa (35.8% Multiracial), Waiahole-Waikane (43.9% Multiracial), and Kahuku (35.8% 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.