Mauna Loa Estates, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 901, Mauna Loa Estates'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

Mauna Loa Estates is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 901. It ranks as the 130th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mauna Loa Estates is 51.8 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.5% 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 Mauna Loa Estates is $39,427. This is 61% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 89% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $357,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mauna Loa Estates is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (33.4% vs 20.9%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

56.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mauna Loa Estates in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 55% higher 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 92.3%. Notably, 21.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mauna Loa Estates, 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.