Puako
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Puako is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 267 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waikoloa Beach Resort, 2.6 miles SW.
- 267residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 83 / sq mipopulation density
- 96743ZIP code
About Puako
Puakō (Hawaiian for 'sugarcane blossom') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 772 at the 2010 census, up from 429 at the 2000 census. The epicenter of the 2006 Kiholo Bay earthquake was some 6 miles (10 km) offshore of the village.
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Living in Puako
- Median household income
- $122,813
- Median home value
- $1,267,900
- Median rent
- $1,813/mo
- Median age
- 66.4
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Puako had 267 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 267 |
|---|---|
| Density | 83 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Puako at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 267 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.21 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.9591° N, 155.8491° W |
| ZIP code | 96743 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1565150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Puako
- Waikoloa Beach Resort2.6 mi SW
- Waikoloa Village3.0 mi E
- Waimea14.9 mi E
- Kaiminani17.1 mi SW
- Kaloko17.3 mi SW
- Halaula18.4 mi N
- Hawi18.5 mi N
- Kapaau19.3 mi N
- Holualoa20.6 mi S
- Kukuihaele21.7 mi NE
- Kailua23.8 mi SW
- Honokaa26.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Puako
What county is Puako in?
Puako is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Puako, HI?
267 people lived in Puako at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Puako, HI?
The ZIP code of Puako is 96743.
What is the elevation of Puako?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Puako?
Waikoloa Beach Resort (2.6 mi), Waikoloa Village (3.0 mi), Waimea (14.9 mi), Kaiminani (17.1 mi), Kaloko (17.3 mi).
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