96793 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96793, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96793 is a zip code in Maui County, Hawaii, which covers Kahului CCD, Kihei CCD, Waihee-Waikapu CCD, and Wailuku, with a total population of 32,749 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 96793 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96793.

The estimated population of people living in 96793 is 32,749, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96793 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,749
 -5.4% +0.14%
2020
34,619
+1.71%
-
2019
34,036
+2.91%
-
2018
33,074
+1.13%
-
2017
32,704
 - -

Population of 96793 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96793 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
16.8%
18.2%
 -7.69%
Black/African American
1.5%
0.9%
 +66.67%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
10.7%
12.2%
 -12.30%
Asian
32.3%
30.2%
 +6.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
13.9%
17.4%
 -20.11%
Two Or More Races
24.6%
20.7%
 +18.84%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96793 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 96793 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96793 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96793 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 +0.26% 38.3 -0.52% 39.6 +1.28%
2020 38.8 +1.04% 38.5 +1.05% 39.1 +1.3%
2019 38.4 -0.26% 38.1 +0.26% 38.6 -1.03%
2018 38.5 -1.28% 38 0% 39 -1.27%
2017 39 - 38 - 39.5 -

The median age of the 96793 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 96793 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 2,231 +7.3% 2,244 -6.9% 2,390 2,047
10 to 19 2,048 +17.92% 2,068 +4.94% 2,438 2,152
20 to 29 1,914 -14.73% 1,695 -0.77% 1,623 1,669
30 to 39 2,200 +13.67% 2,486 -12.57% 2,504 2,177
40 to 49 2,230 -17.53% 2,096 -7.98% 1,843 1,919
50 to 59 2,193 +6.59% 2,462 -17.4% 2,332 2,047
60 to 69 2,049 -12.13% 1,802 +4.02% 1,799 1,865
70+ 1,224 +54.41% 1,762 +12.03% 1,966 1,978

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96793 zip code is $96,695.00.

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 96793.

  • Under 25
    $48,676.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,963.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,356.00
  • 65 and over
    $73,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96793 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 96793, 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 96793 is currently $109,129.00.

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.

10.40% of households in 96793 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 96793 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96793 is $34,638.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96793 by the total population of 96793.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96793 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96793 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
    9.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96793 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96793 zip over the age of 16 is 25,325.

Of those people, a total of 64.30% 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 96793 is 60.70%.

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 96793 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,603 42.20% 18.50%
20 to 24 years 1,669 73.20% 1.70%
25 to 29 years 1,623 75.80% 13.00%
30 to 34 years 2,230 81.80% 5.60%
35 to 44 years 4,473 86.90% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 4,072 77.10% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 2,047 82.60% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 2,246 61.80% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 3,305 31.30% 0.20%
75 years and over 2,057 9.50% 5.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96793. 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 5,651 61.20% 5.10%
Black or African American 456 69.70% 4.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 97 78.40% 0.00%
Asian 9,402 61.40% 3.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3,569 62.80% 6.60%
Other 283 75.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 5,867 71.80% 7.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,310 75.30% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,951 57.50% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96793 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 96793 is 15,381, with median earnings of $45,156.00.

Women in 96793 are earning approximately 81.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,381 $45,156.00
Male 7,907 $51,369.00
Female 7,474 $41,607.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96793 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 1,456 $67,661.00
Business and Financial 749 $63,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 214 $73,929.00
Architecture and Engineering 202 $66,389.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $55,313.00
Community and Social Service 187 $52,083.00
Legal 128 $39,940.00
Educational and Library 689 $54,698.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 573 $61,017.00
Healthcare Practitioners 604 $85,100.00
Healthcare Support 451 $35,933.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 428 $47,938.00
Law Enforcement 262 $100,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 939 $21,043.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,179 $34,648.00
Personal Care and Service 572 $34,255.00
Sales 1,698 $39,597.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,135 $37,475.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $11,250.00
Construction and Extraction 979 $51,393.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 336 $58,233.00
Production 402 $38,182.00
Transportation and Material Moving 599 $57,674.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96793 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 96793.

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 863 $69,747.00 593 $57,981.00
Business and Financial 271 $64,018.00 478 $58,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 195 $85,515.00 19 $66,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $68,125.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 61 $55,313.00
Community and Social Service 52 $48,000.00 135 $65,089.00
Legal 18 $0.00 110 $39,405.00
Educational and Library 101 $54,306.00 588 $54,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 331 $62,109.00 242 $60,370.00
Healthcare Practitioners 117 $93,355.00 487 $83,365.00
Healthcare Support 48 $4,500.00 403 $36,602.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 422 $47,875.00 6 $71,250.00
Law Enforcement 245 $102,827.00 17 $68,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 326 $21,604.00 613 $20,347.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 747 $39,175.00 432 $33,132.00
Personal Care and Service 206 $50,477.00 366 $32,059.00
Sales 784 $50,938.00 914 $34,400.00
Office and Administrative Support 611 $57,775.00 1,524 $35,192.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 908 $50,429.00 71 $66,776.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 324 $57,974.00 12 $83,500.00
Production 197 $56,146.00 205 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 524 $58,056.00 75 $26,875.00

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 9,722 households in 96793, with an average household size of 3.25 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 6,786 families living in the 96793 zip code with an average family size of 3.92 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 96793:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,123 420 1,243 2,936
Average Household Size 3.98 4.84 4.34 1.28
Total Families 5,123 420 1,243 0
Average Household Size 3.88 4.49 3.93 0

Poverty

Of the 6,786 families living in 96793, 4.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96793:

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 11,119 housing units in 96793.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,722 87.44%
Vacant 1,397 12.56%

23.72% of the total 11,119 housing units in 96793 are rental units. This is approximately 2,637 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,857 are occupied by the owner - or 61.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96793 is $1,531.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96793 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
    228
  • Less than $500
    134
  • $500 to $999
    257
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    895
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    527
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    262
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    347
  • $3,000 or more
    215

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96793 is $608,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96793 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    96
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    79
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    65
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    421
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,252
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,544
  • $1,000,000 or more
    260

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96793. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96793 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    805
  • 1940 to 1949
    387
  • 1950 to 1959
    283
  • 1960 to 1969
    905
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,814
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,434
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,251
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,368
  • 2010 to 2013
    854
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 96793 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    551
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,736
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,853
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,582

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96793 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96793 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96793.

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
    294
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,835
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,866
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,419
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,008
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    385
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,721
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    328
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    293
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    787
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    475
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96793 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 96793

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 96793 compare to other zip codes in Hawaii, check out the list of all Hawaii zip codes below: