Maunaloa, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 293, Maunaloa'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

Maunaloa is a small community located in Hawaii, within Maui County. The total population is 293. It ranks as the 150th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maunaloa is 31.4 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 37.5% of the population under 18, Maunaloa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maunaloa is $52,500. This is 48% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 43.7%. This is 335% 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 19.2%. This is 290% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $341,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% lower than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Maunaloa is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 20.9%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Maunaloa, 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.