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Puhi, HI
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii.
Population
4,362
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,907
ZIP codes
0
Puhi and its ZIP codes
Puhi at a glance
- Puhi is about 22 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $137,292 a year, 37% more than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $701,400 (16% below Hawaii) and median rent is $2,443 a month.
Local data for Puhi, HI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Puhi, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$137,292
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$701,400
Median rent
$2,443/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (1,946), Japanese Americans (302), Portuguese Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kauai County. PPP loans are for Puhi.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +3.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,998
33,298 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,170
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$546M
FY 2026, $7,443 per person
How people get to work
Puhi, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Puhi, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,714
Countywide, mostly high surf
Flood insurance policies
1,647
7.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 66°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Puhi, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.1%
U.S. 33.3% -12.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Puhi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LihueCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 7.5 |
| HanamauluCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| KoloaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| OmaoCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.3 |
| WailuaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| PoipuCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.6 |
| LawaiCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.1 |
| KapaaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 10 |
| KalaheoCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.5 |
| EleeleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HanapepeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AnaholaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| KaumakaniCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Pakala VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| KilaueaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Puhi, HI in?
- Puhi is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Puhi, HI?
- About 4,362 people live in Puhi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Puhi?
- Nearby places include Lihue (2.5 mi), Hanamaulu (3.5 mi), Koloa (5.9 mi), Omao (6.5 mi), Wailua Homesteads (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023