Puako, HI Demographics

A map of Puako's Population by Race

Puako, Hawaii had a population of 267 in 2020. It was 68.2% White, 0.0% Black, 9.7% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 7.5% Native American/Other, and 8.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Puako, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Puako is the 156th most populous. 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's White Population

182 residents of Puako identify as White, or 68.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Puako considerably larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Puako is ranked #8 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Puako is more White than neighboring Waikoloa Village (41.9% White), Waimea (28.9% White), Hawi (34.2% White), and Kaloko (51.1% White). Puako is less White than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (78.5% White).

Puako's Black Population

0 residents of Puako identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Puako roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Puako is ranked #150 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Puako is less Black than neighboring Waikoloa Village (0.5% Black), Waimea (0.2% Black), Hawi (0.4% Black), and Kaloko (0.2% Black).

Puako's Asian Population

26 residents of Puako identify as Asian, or 9.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Puako considerably less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Puako is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Puako is more Asian than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (9.5% Asian), and Kaloko (7.2% Asian). Puako is less Asian than neighboring Waikoloa Village (15.7% Asian), Waimea (15.7% Asian), and Hawi (14.4% Asian).

Puako's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Puako identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Puako roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Puako is ranked #151 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Puako is more Hispanic than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (4% Hispanic), and Kaloko (5.9% Hispanic). Puako is less Hispanic than neighboring Waikoloa Village (10.2% Hispanic), Waimea (8.9% Hispanic), and Hawi (13.6% Hispanic).

Puako's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Puako identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Puako roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Puako is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Puako is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (2.8% Native American/Other). Puako is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waikoloa Village (12.4% Native American/Other), Waimea (16.7% Native American/Other), Hawi (10% Native American/Other), and Kaloko (13.3% Native American/Other).

Puako's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Puako identify as Multiracial, or 8.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Puako slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Puako is ranked #155 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Puako is more Multiracial than neighboring Waikoloa Beach Resort (5.3% Multiracial). Puako is less Multiracial than neighboring Waikoloa Village (19.2% Multiracial), Waimea (29.6% Multiracial), Hawi (27.4% Multiracial), and Kaloko (22.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.