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Maunaloa

Hawaii · 435 residents · 0.736 sq mi
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Maunaloa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,208. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,200. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
+89%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
591 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+49%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072763454134821990201020202024Maunaloa
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,208
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,942
+60%since 2000
from $8,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$229,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
+43.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+35%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(34)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(12)
Asian17.8%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.9%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(81)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(43)
Asian7.6%(33)
Other80.1%(349)
Diversity Score61.7%(268)
Diversity Score
62
−20%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+96%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 30.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maunaloa, Hawaii?

Maunaloa, Hawaii has about 435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maunaloa, Hawaii?

The typical household in Maunaloa, Hawaii earns about $35,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maunaloa, Hawaii expensive?

In Maunaloa, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $229,200, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Maunaloa, Hawaii?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Maunaloa, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maunaloa, Hawaii?

About 49.2% of people in Maunaloa, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maunaloa, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Maunaloa, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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