Maui County, Hawaii Population and Demographics

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

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 Maui County, Hawaii. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Maui County, Hawaii. The estimated population of Maui County, Hawaii is 164,568 people, with a median age of 42.

We can look at the total population in Maui County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
164,568
 -1.25% +0.29%
2020
166,657
+0.41%
-
2019
165,979
+0.42%
-
2018
165,281
+0.72%
-
2017
164,094
 - -

Population of Maui County, Hawaii by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
29.7%
30.5%
 -2.62%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.5%
 +40.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
11.8%
11%
 +7.27%
Asian
28.8%
28.5%
 +1.05%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
10.6%
10%
 +6.00%
Two Or More Races
17.9%
19.1%
 -6.28%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important 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 Maui County, Hawaii by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 +0.48% 41.5 +1.22% 42.7 -0.23%
2020 41.8 +1.46% 41 +0.74% 42.8 +2.15%
2019 41.2 +0.24% 40.7 +0.25% 41.9 +0.72%
2018 41.1 +0.49% 40.6 +0.74% 41.6 +0.24%
2017 40.9 - 40.3 - 41.5 -

The median age of Maui County, Hawaii 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, 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 10,812 -8.84% 9,835 +0.79% 9,881 9,910
10 to 19 9,559 +7.56% 9,404 -6.66% 10,301 8,793
20 to 29 9,390 -10.95% 9,105 -3.64% 8,399 8,770
30 to 39 10,851 +1.36% 11,103 +0.5% 10,998 11,136
40 to 49 11,335 -3.74% 10,763 -2.52% 10,913 10,477
50 to 59 11,738 -2.44% 12,260 -9.11% 11,450 11,173
60 to 69 11,095 -1.97% 10,448 +8.39% 10,873 11,350
70+ 7,153 +28.53% 9,243 +15.37% 9,413 10,731

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Maui County, Hawaii is $88,249.00.

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 Maui County.

  • Under 25
    $49,890.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,545.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,795.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,999.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Maui County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Maui County, 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 Maui County, Hawaii is currently $114,181.00.

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.

12.18% of households in Maui County 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 Maui County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Maui County is $38,956.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Maui County 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
    10.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.07%

Employment

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

The total population of Maui County over the age of 16 is 132,243.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% 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 Maui County is 61.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 6,560 40.70% 15.00%
20 to 24 years 7,864 82.70% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 9,305 87.20% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 10,484 83.90% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 22,636 86.20% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 21,342 84.00% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 11,685 77.60% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 11,830 64.00% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 19,174 31.50% 1.60%
75 years and over 11,363 8.80% 7.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Maui County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 48,068 63.50% 7.30%
Black or African American 1,013 58.30% 2.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 552 72.10% 4.80%
Asian 41,273 65.70% 3.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13,767 64.30% 8.00%
Other 2,504 79.50% 3.70%
Two or more races 25,066 70.80% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 12,740 75.10% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 44,115 62.30% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Maui County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Maui County is 81,592, with median earnings of $42,461.00.

Women in Maui County, Hawaii earning approximately 83.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 81,592 $42,461.00
Male 41,304 $46,540.00
Female 40,288 $38,938.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 8,331 $69,346.00
Business and Financial 2,567 $63,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 992 $63,261.00
Architecture and Engineering 695 $66,884.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 604 $51,250.00
Community and Social Service 1,308 $52,569.00
Legal 517 $48,792.00
Educational and Library 4,437 $48,770.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2,648 $35,694.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4,191 $88,287.00
Healthcare Support 2,277 $30,985.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,714 $40,658.00
Law Enforcement 662 $83,611.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8,531 $28,514.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6,102 $37,196.00
Personal Care and Service 3,314 $31,697.00
Sales 8,455 $34,691.00
Office and Administrative Support 9,056 $40,431.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 457 $14,375.00
Construction and Extraction 4,569 $48,274.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,745 $56,406.00
Production 2,329 $42,721.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,658 $36,852.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 4,766 $76,544.00 3,565 $62,712.00
Business and Financial 920 $63,000.00 1,647 $64,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 866 $62,572.00 126 $93,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 606 $67,127.00 89 $64,323.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 190 $71,200.00 414 $45,724.00
Community and Social Service 397 $60,164.00 911 $49,347.00
Legal 148 $100,288.00 369 $41,685.00
Educational and Library 888 $56,000.00 3,549 $47,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,589 $32,301.00 1,059 $40,948.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,212 $94,737.00 2,979 $85,548.00
Healthcare Support 261 $7,104.00 2,016 $31,712.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,544 $42,955.00 170 $36,014.00
Law Enforcement 579 $86,191.00 83 $49,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4,504 $28,925.00 4,027 $27,963.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,591 $39,284.00 2,511 $32,532.00
Personal Care and Service 1,465 $32,431.00 1,849 $30,673.00
Sales 3,050 $55,625.00 5,405 $28,035.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,370 $46,455.00 6,686 $38,575.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 283 $21,979.00 174 $6,511.00
Construction and Extraction 4,329 $48,342.00 240 $29,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,602 $56,591.00 143 $39,911.00
Production 1,338 $42,917.00 991 $42,701.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,175 $38,436.00 483 $30,678.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 53,919 households in Maui County, with an average household size of 3 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 37,836 families in Maui County with an average family size of 3.47 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 27,771 3,100 6,965 16,083
Average Household Size 3.65 3.77 3.77 1.39
Total Families 27,771 3,100 6,965 0
Average Household Size 3.5 3.39 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 37,836 families in Maui County, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Maui County:

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 71,318 housing units in Maui County, Hawaii.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 53,919 75.60%
Vacant 17,399 24.40%

24.54% of the total 71,318 housing units in Maui County are rental units. This is approximately 17,501 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 34,436 are occupied by the owner - or 48.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Maui County is $1,667.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Maui County 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
    1,982
  • Less than $500
    970
  • $500 to $999
    1,831
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,510
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4,320
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2,764
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,526
  • $3,000 or more
    1,580

Property Value

The median value of a property in Maui County is $676,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    469
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    373
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    358
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    442
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,266
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,717
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19,584
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6,227

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,613
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,454
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,168
  • 1960 to 1969
    5,574
  • 1970 to 1979
    17,436
  • 1980 to 1989
    14,320
  • 1990 to 1999
    11,577
  • 2000 to 2009
    11,056
  • 2010 to 2013
    4,083
  • 2014 or later
    37

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 Maui County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,477
  • 1 vehicle available
    16,257
  • 2 vehicles available
    20,642
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    14,543

Commuting to Work

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

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Maui County.

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
    2,283
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    10,839
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    13,387
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    12,373
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    9,492
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3,476
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    9,697
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,586
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2,577
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4,632
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,869
  • 90 or more minutes
    948

Summary

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Places in Maui County, Hawaii

We have data for 44 places in Maui County, Hawaii. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.