96708 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96708, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96708 is a zip code in Maui County, Hawaii, which covers Haiku-Pauwela CCD, Hana CCD, and Makawao-Paia, with a total population of 11,213 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 96708 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96708.

The estimated population of people living in 96708 is 11,213, with a median age of 41.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96708 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,213
+2.98%
+17.80%
2020
10,889
 -1.54% -
2019
11,059
+7.97%
-
2018
10,243
+7.61%
-
2017
9,519
 - -

Population of 96708 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96708 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
48%
61.6%
 -22.08%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
19.4%
8.6%
 +125.58%
Asian
9%
7.2%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
5.6%
8%
 -30.00%
Two Or More Races
17.7%
13.6%
 +30.15%
Other
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96708 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 96708 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96708 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96708 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.9 -1.87% 40.6 +1.75% 43.8 -0.9%
2020 42.7 +3.39% 39.9 +2.31% 44.2 +4.25%
2019 41.3 -5.28% 39 -5.57% 42.4 -11.3%
2018 43.6 -7.82% 41.3 -5.49% 47.8 -1.85%
2017 47.3 - 43.7 - 48.7 -

The median age of the 96708 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 96708 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 739 +2.69% 249 +127.96% 743 747
10 to 19 445 +56.42% 536 -8.76% 752 450
20 to 29 349 +50.25% 355 4.35% 541 314
30 to 39 675 +28.1% 570 +67.99% 846 1,026
40 to 49 604 +41.6% 749 +25.62% 853 760
50 to 59 772 0.25% 1,067 -31.23% 761 760
60 to 69 949 -16.63% 639 +26.33% 793 824
70+ 423 +28.99% 398 +23.98% 549 494

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96708 zip code is $85,941.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 96708.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,809.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,261.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,180.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96708 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 96708, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 96708 is currently $101,216.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.97% of households in 96708 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 96708 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    24.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96708 is $36,582.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96708 by the total population of 96708.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96708 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96708 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96708 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96708 zip over the age of 16 is 8,743.

Of those people, a total of 64.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 96708 is 60.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 96708 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 222 5.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 232 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 623 91.30% 14.90%
30 to 34 years 984 83.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,689 69.70% 14.10%
45 to 54 years 1,540 85.80% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 793 86.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 738 53.90% 8.50%
65 to 74 years 1,490 26.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 432 13.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96708. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,283 63.10% 7.30%
Black or African American 22 27.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,004 62.30% 6.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 570 73.90% 9.50%
Other 46 73.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,782 68.20% 1.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,292 62.60% 8.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,501 63.90% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96708 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 96708 is 5,327, with median earnings of $47,541.00.

Women in 96708 are earning approximately 98.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,327 $47,541.00
Male 2,810 $48,008.00
Female 2,517 $47,246.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96708 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 816 $75,400.00
Business and Financial 143 $68,060.00
Computer and Mathematical 66 $77,981.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 79 $33,125.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 360 $50,929.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 126 $56,154.00
Healthcare Practitioners 227 $96,191.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $86,298.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 646 $30,985.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 157 $38,516.00
Personal Care and Service 268 $12,045.00
Sales 676 $62,676.00
Office and Administrative Support 271 $45,759.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $25,833.00
Construction and Extraction 450 $47,321.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 337 $62,109.00
Production 173 $45,123.00
Transportation and Material Moving 153 $20,139.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96708 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 96708.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 526 $76,700.00 290 $55,900.00
Business and Financial 30 $66,250.00 113 $68,319.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $0.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 68 $73,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00 342 $50,641.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 70 $39,868.00 56 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $0.00 145 $95,449.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $86,298.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 219 $21,020.00 427 $42,066.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 138 $37,125.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 155 $0.00 113 $20,337.00
Sales 229 $63,405.00 447 $62,551.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $55,341.00 158 $45,714.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $25,625.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 450 $47,321.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 280 $61,389.00 57 $0.00
Production 127 $45,048.00 46 $45,200.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $25,064.00 20 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,013 households in 96708, with an average household size of 2.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,847 families living in the 96708 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 96708:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,143 68 636 1,166
Average Household Size 3.38 3.9 3.35 1.35
Total Families 2,143 68 636 0
Average Household Size 3.13 3.53 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 2,847 families living in 96708, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96708:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,552 housing units in 96708.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,013 88.16%
Vacant 539 11.84%

28.32% of the total 4,552 housing units in 96708 are rental units. This is approximately 1,289 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,400 are occupied by the owner - or 52.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96708 is $2,032.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96708 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    324
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    76
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    205
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    342
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    179
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    339
  • $3,000 or more
    138

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96708 is $866,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96708 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    12
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    20
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    45
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    94
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    38
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    176
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,351
  • $1,000,000 or more
    664

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96708. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96708 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    497
  • 1940 to 1949
    29
  • 1950 to 1959
    47
  • 1960 to 1969
    337
  • 1970 to 1979
    642
  • 1980 to 1989
    879
  • 1990 to 1999
    959
  • 2000 to 2009
    508
  • 2010 to 2013
    654
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 96708 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    97
  • 1 vehicle available
    795
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,825
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,296

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96708 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96708 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96708.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    121
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    133
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    238
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    486
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    240
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    613
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    838
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    322
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    438
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    931
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    329
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96708 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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