Ualapue, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 440, Ualapue'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

Ualapue is a small community located in Hawaii, within Maui County. The total population is 440. It ranks as the 144th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ualapue is 54.3 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 12.3% 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 Ualapue is $63,750. This is 36% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 11.3%. This is 129% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $427,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ualapue is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 36.4%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ualapue, 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.