Manele, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 50, Manele'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

Manele is a small community located in Hawaii, within Maui County. The total population is 50. It ranks as the 163rd most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manele is 73.3 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 40.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manele is $190,938. This is 90% higher than the state median of $100,389. It is also 137% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Manele. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Manele, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 138% higher than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manele is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 30.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.0% vs 20.9%).

Education

52.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 26.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manele, 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.