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Lahaina

Hawaii · 12,702 residents · 7.776 sq mi
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Lahaina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,951. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $730,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,702
+39%since 2000
from 9,118 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Lahaina
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,951
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,811
+50%since 2000
from $19,921 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$730,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,493
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $872 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+96%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(2,253)
Black0.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(644)
Asian42.8%(3,900)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.4%(6,328)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(2,987)
Black0.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,423)
Asian39.1%(4,961)
Other26.4%(3,353)
Diversity Score89.4%(11,357)
Diversity Score
89
+29%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lahaina, Hawaii?

Lahaina, Hawaii has about 12,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lahaina, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lahaina, Hawaii earns about $76,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lahaina, Hawaii expensive?

In Lahaina, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $730,700, and the typical rent is about $1,493 a month.

How educated are people in Lahaina, Hawaii?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lahaina, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lahaina, Hawaii?

About 9.7% of people in Lahaina, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lahaina, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Lahaina, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,629 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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