Hana, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 946, Hana's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hana is a small community located in Hawaii, within Maui County. The total population is 946. It ranks as the 128th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hana is 50.4 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 6.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hana is $53,750. This is 46% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.6%. This is 165% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.3%. This is 251% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $678,100. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hana is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (38.8% vs 20.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 9.9%. The Asian population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%. Notably, 16.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hana, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.