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Maalaea

Hawaii · 310 residents · 5.155 sq mi
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Maalaea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $389,200. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−32%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.0
+12%since 2000
from 52.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1643024415807181990201020202024Maalaea
2024210
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,081
+49%since 2000
from $43,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,685
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $877 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+27%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(378)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(20)
Asian6.6%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(216)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(24)
Asian8.4%(26)
Other6.2%(19)
Diversity Score52.8%(164)
Diversity Score
53
+95%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maalaea, Hawaii?

Maalaea, Hawaii has about 310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maalaea, Hawaii?

The typical household in Maalaea, Hawaii earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maalaea, Hawaii expensive?

In Maalaea, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $389,200, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.

How educated are people in Maalaea, Hawaii?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in Maalaea, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maalaea, Hawaii?

About 5.4% of people in Maalaea, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maalaea, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Maalaea, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 362 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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