Olowalu, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 70, Olowalu'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

Olowalu is a small community located in Hawaii, within Maui County. The total population is 70. It ranks as the 162nd most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Olowalu is 35.0 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 41.4% of the population under 18, Olowalu has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Olowalu is $111,250. This is 11% higher than the state median of $100,389. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Olowalu. 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 Olowalu, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,166,700. Housing costs are 39% 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. 42.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Olowalu is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (44.3% vs 20.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.3% vs 9.9%).

Education

51.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Olowalu, 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.