Punaluu, HI is a small community located on the eastern coast of Oahu. With a population of 1,062 and a population density of 745 people per square mile, Punaluu is one of the least densely populated areas in the United States. Despite its size, Punaluu has plenty to offer its residents and visitors alike. There are many local businesses such as Volcano View Ohana Shave Ice & Hawaii-style Food Truck, Kanela's Snack Shop, and Uncle J's Kualoa Shrimp Shack. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, surfing, hiking, snorkeling and swimming at nearby beaches like Pupukea Beach Park. There are plenty of organizations that cater to the local community such as Friends of Kaluanui Valley (FOKV). Finally, there are several local sporting events including annual softball tournaments at Ke Kai Ola Beach Park and golf tournaments at Punaluu Golf Course. Punaluu provides a unique way for tourists and locals to experience Hawaiian living without straying too far from home.
The population in Punaluu is 1,062. There are 665 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Punaluu is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Punaluu is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Punaluu
- 44.2% are married
- 17.4% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 11.9% have children, but are single
Race in Punaluu
- 26.7% are White
- 2.4% are Black
- 9.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 17.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 31.1% Two or more races
- 13.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander