Pupukea, HI Demographics

A map of Pupukea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,998	2,829	42.7%	55.1%
Multiracial	1,257	986	26.9%	19.2%
Asian	704	498	15.0%	9.7%
Hispanic	637	441	13.6%	8.6%
Native American/Other	83	362	1.8%	7.1%
Black	0	14	0.0%	0.3%

Pupukea, Hawaii has an estimated population of 4,679, a decrease from the 5,130 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.7% White, 26.9% Multiracial, 15.0% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pupukea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pupukea has become considerably more 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 Pupukea, that probability was 63.7% in 2020 and 70.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pupukea is ranked the 61st 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). Pupukea was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pupukea's White Population

1,998 residents of Pupukea, or 42.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pupukea is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Pupukea ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pupukea's White population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. White residents' share of Pupukea's population has decreased from 55.1% to 42.7%.

Pupukea is more White than neighboring Haleiwa (24.9% White), Kahuku (14.9% White), Waialua (23.5% White), and Laie (27.7% White). Pupukea is less White than neighboring Kawela Bay (65.4% White).

Pupukea's Black Population

0 residents of Pupukea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pupukea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Pupukea ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pupukea's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Pupukea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pupukea is less Black than neighboring Haleiwa (0.9% Black), Kahuku (0.6% Black), and Laie (0.5% Black).

Pupukea's Asian Population

704 residents of Pupukea, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pupukea is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Pupukea ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pupukea's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Asian residents' share of Pupukea's population has increased from 9.7% to 15.0%.

Pupukea is more Asian than neighboring Kawela Bay (7.7% Asian), and Laie (14.5% Asian). Pupukea is less Asian than neighboring Haleiwa (26.6% Asian), Kahuku (15.2% Asian), and Waialua (30% Asian).

Pupukea's Hispanic Population

637 residents of Pupukea, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pupukea is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Pupukea ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pupukea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pupukea's population has increased from 8.6% to 13.6%.

Pupukea is more Hispanic than neighboring Kawela Bay (2.4% Hispanic), Haleiwa (7.8% Hispanic), Kahuku (7.9% Hispanic), Waialua (12.8% Hispanic), and Laie (5% Hispanic).

Pupukea's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Pupukea, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pupukea is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Pupukea ranks 116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pupukea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pupukea's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.8%.

Pupukea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kawela Bay (0.3% Native American/Other). Pupukea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haleiwa (13.1% Native American/Other), Kahuku (25.6% Native American/Other), Waialua (6.8% Native American/Other), and Laie (22.8% Native American/Other).

Pupukea's Multiracial Population

1,257 residents of Pupukea, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pupukea is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Pupukea ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pupukea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pupukea's population has increased from 19.2% to 26.9%.

Pupukea is more Multiracial than neighboring Kawela Bay (24.2% Multiracial), and Haleiwa (26.8% Multiracial). Pupukea is less Multiracial than neighboring Kahuku (35.8% Multiracial), Waialua (27% Multiracial), and Laie (29.5% 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.