Pokuru is a rural community in the Waipa District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

It is located southwest of Te Awamutu, southeast of Pirongia and north of Ōtorohanga, between State Highway 39 and State Highway 1.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.7% had no religion, 30.4% were Christian, 1.4% had Māori religious beliefs and 2.9% had other religions.

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 109.20 km2 (42.16 sq mi).

The percentage of people born overseas was 11.8, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.9% had no religion, 37.1% were Christian, 0.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.2% were Buddhist and 1.5% had other religions.