96768 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96768, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96768 is a zip code in Maui County, Hawaii, which covers Haiku-Pauwela CCD and Makawao-Paia, with a total population of 18,497 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 96768 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96768.

The estimated population of people living in 96768 is 18,497, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96768 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,497
 -0.51% +2.56%
2020
18,592
+0.34%
-
2019
18,529
+2.06%
-
2018
18,155
+0.67%
-
2017
18,035
 - -

Population of 96768 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96768 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
33.2%
33.5%
 -0.90%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Native
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hispanic
12.2%
11.4%
 +7.02%
Asian
24%
22.3%
 +7.62%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
8.6%
8.3%
 +3.61%
Two Or More Races
19.4%
23%
 -15.65%
Other
1.7%
1.2%
 +41.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96768 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 96768 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96768 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96768 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 -1.35% 43.5 +3.08% 44.8 -2.61%
2020 44.5 +0.68% 42.2 +0.48% 46 -0.43%
2019 44.2 +3.51% 42 +7.14% 46.2 +3.36%
2018 42.7 +1.91% 39.2 +1.03% 44.7 +3%
2017 41.9 - 38.8 - 43.4 -

The median age of the 96768 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 96768 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 1,195 +18.6% 882 +6.15% 1,431 927
10 to 19 1,029 -16.85% 942 -17.82% 834 757
20 to 29 1,014 -10.22% 1,080 +10.93% 879 1,155
30 to 39 1,350 -21.7% 1,122 +12.67% 1,067 1,258
40 to 49 1,150 +6.64% 1,398 -1.56% 1,191 1,320
50 to 59 1,445 -11.02% 1,444 -8.65% 1,278 1,300
60 to 69 1,207 +13.69% 1,217 +34.72% 1,377 1,661
70+ 676 +46.67% 884 +15.41% 1,038 1,024

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96768 zip code is $101,070.00.

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 96768.

  • Under 25
    $64,408.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,484.00
  • 45 to 64
    $109,656.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,771.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96768 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 96768, 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 96768 is currently $126,163.00.

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.

15.71% of households in 96768 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 96768 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96768 is $43,129.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96768 by the total population of 96768.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96768 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96768 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
    13.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96768 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96768 zip over the age of 16 is 15,128.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% 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 96768 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 96768 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 580 17.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 888 78.50% 1.10%
25 to 29 years 1,146 93.40% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 1,270 89.20% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 2,217 88.60% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 2,743 78.90% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,184 71.90% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,672 59.60% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 2,135 26.40% 9.40%
75 years and over 1,293 5.30% 8.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96768. 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 5,944 63.20% 2.60%
Black or African American 60 75.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 188 86.70% 0.00%
Asian 3,929 61.30% 3.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1,308 54.70% 5.10%
Other 452 62.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 3,247 68.90% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,536 68.00% 1.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,594 62.10% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96768 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 96768 is 9,217, with median earnings of $46,659.00.

Women in 96768 are earning approximately 73.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,217 $46,659.00
Male 4,226 $53,598.00
Female 4,991 $39,424.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96768 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 883 $62,328.00
Business and Financial 281 $66,830.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $62,740.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $67,639.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $41,964.00
Community and Social Service 339 $47,906.00
Legal 59 $53,281.00
Educational and Library 792 $34,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 438 $21,843.00
Healthcare Practitioners 988 $101,695.00
Healthcare Support 73 $27,841.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 122 $39,762.00
Law Enforcement 97 $44,922.00
Food Preparation and Serving 867 $27,415.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 412 $45,698.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $25,689.00
Sales 946 $32,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 827 $45,826.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $4,643.00
Construction and Extraction 602 $69,688.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 267 $51,146.00
Production 425 $68,568.00
Transportation and Material Moving 351 $37,648.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96768 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 96768.

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 499 $58,304.00 384 $67,308.00
Business and Financial 55 $66,384.00 226 $72,931.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $62,740.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $68,611.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 30 $41,429.00
Community and Social Service 69 $71,750.00 270 $44,444.00
Legal 18 $165,625.00 41 $6,898.00
Educational and Library 88 $61,087.00 704 $30,119.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 271 $21,232.00 167 $34,955.00
Healthcare Practitioners 251 $220,318.00 737 $94,337.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 65 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 122 $39,762.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 97 $44,922.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 450 $31,250.00 417 $27,075.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 258 $48,667.00 154 $40,441.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $26,141.00 46 $25,288.00
Sales 303 $63,417.00 643 $20,408.00
Office and Administrative Support 185 $47,254.00 642 $35,926.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 31 $5,268.00
Construction and Extraction 570 $75,341.00 32 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 226 $63,182.00 41 $0.00
Production 198 $67,636.00 227 $80,743.00
Transportation and Material Moving 257 $38,199.00 94 $32,679.00

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 6,303 households in 96768, with an average household size of 2.88 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 4,528 families living in the 96768 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 96768:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,194 568 766 1,775
Average Household Size 3.29 3.37 4.48 1.3
Total Families 3,194 568 766 0
Average Household Size 3.15 3.13 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 4,528 families living in 96768, 8.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96768:

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 6,613 housing units in 96768.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,303 95.31%
Vacant 310 4.69%

25.30% of the total 6,613 housing units in 96768 are rental units. This is approximately 1,673 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,295 are occupied by the owner - or 64.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96768 is $1,684.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96768 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
    335
  • Less than $500
    28
  • $500 to $999
    157
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    484
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    456
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    275
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    165
  • $3,000 or more
    108

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96768 is $719,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96768 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    94
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    649
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,683
  • $1,000,000 or more
    851

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96768. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96768 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    257
  • 1940 to 1949
    223
  • 1950 to 1959
    385
  • 1960 to 1969
    653
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,648
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,508
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,131
  • 2000 to 2009
    496
  • 2010 to 2013
    312
  • 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 96768 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    149
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,629
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,515
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,010

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96768 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96768 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96768.

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
    416
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    739
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    661
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,061
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,392
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    685
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,938
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    215
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    301
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    418
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    385
  • 90 or more minutes
    147

Summary

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