Maui County, Hawaii Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Maui County is located in Hawaii with a total population of 164,632. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 5 in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maui County is 42.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maui County is $95,076. This is 3% lower than the state median of $98,317. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $858,600. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $808,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Maui County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 27.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 35.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.