Puako, HI is a small community located on the Big Island of Hawaii. With a population of just 269 people, it is one of the least populated places in the state. The population density of Puako is 87 people per square mile which is slightly lower than the US average population density of 93 people per square mile.
The town offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities to take advantage of its natural beauty and warm tropical climate. Popular local recreational activities include snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and hiking through Puako's lush forests and white-sand beaches. Visitors can also enjoy some of the many local businesses such as The Lava Lava Beach Club, Mahina Surf Boutique, Puako General Store, and Kona Boys Beach Rentals. There are also several organizations in Puako that provide services to locals including Puako Community Association and Hawai?i Wildlife Fund. As for sporting events there are some annual races such as the Xterra World Championship Triathlon held in nearby Kona every October.
The population in Puako is 269. There are 26 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Puako is 63.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Puako is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Puako
- 46.9% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 8.5% are married with children
- 5.2% have children, but are single
Race in Puako
- 71.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 10.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 15.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander