Pukalani, Hawaii
Encyclopedia
Pukalani is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Maui County
, Hawaii
, United States
. The population was 7,380 at the 2000 census. The general volcano-slope region, including nearby Makawao and Kula, is referred to as upcountry by locals, and is one of the four major population centers on Maui, the other three being Kahului, Lahaina and Kīhei
all of which are at sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), all of it land.
Pukalani in Hawaiian means “hole in the heavens.” Clouds form above and below the community on Haleakala, leaving Pukalani sunny most of the time.
of 2000, there were 7,379 people, 2,439 households, and 1,904 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,671.1 people per square mile (644.7/km²). There were 2,522 housing units at an average density of 571.1 per square mile (220.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.97% White, 0.41% African American, 0.23% Native American, 28.04% Asian, 7.38% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races
, and 28.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.23% of the population.
There were 2,439 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples
living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,778, and the median income for a family was $65,087. Males had a median income of $39,128 versus $29,107 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $23,662. About 4.7% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
. It opened its doors in 1995 to its first freshman class.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Maui County
Maui County, Hawaii
-National protected areas:* Haleakala National Park* Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge* Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge- Demographics :As of the 2000 Census, there were 128,094 people, 43,507 households, and 29,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per...
, Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, United States
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. The population was 7,380 at the 2000 census. The general volcano-slope region, including nearby Makawao and Kula, is referred to as upcountry by locals, and is one of the four major population centers on Maui, the other three being Kahului, Lahaina and Kīhei
Kihei, Hawaii
Kīhei is a census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 16,749 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kīhei is located at ....
all of which are at sea level.
Geography
Pukalani is located at 20°50′24"N 156°20′38"W (20.840039, -156.343808).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), all of it land.
Pukalani in Hawaiian means “hole in the heavens.” Clouds form above and below the community on Haleakala, leaving Pukalani sunny most of the time.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 7,379 people, 2,439 households, and 1,904 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,671.1 people per square mile (644.7/km²). There were 2,522 housing units at an average density of 571.1 per square mile (220.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.97% White, 0.41% African American, 0.23% Native American, 28.04% Asian, 7.38% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 28.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.23% of the population.
There were 2,439 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,778, and the median income for a family was $65,087. Males had a median income of $39,128 versus $29,107 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $23,662. About 4.7% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Pukalani has a relatively new high school, King Kekaulike High SchoolKing Kekaulike High School
King Kekaulike High School , home of the Na Ali'i, was established in 1995 and is located in Pukalani, Hawaii. It serves the communities of Haiku, Kula, Makawao, Paia, and Pukalani.-School History & Information:...
. It opened its doors in 1995 to its first freshman class.