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Population Review

Lahaina, Hawaii Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lahaina, Hawaii is 11,423 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $85,988, the median home value is $841,400, and the median age is 39.4.

11,423

Population

1469

People / sq mi

$85,988

Median Income

$841,400

Median Home Value

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Lahaina covers 7.8 sq mi of land at 1469 people per square mile.

About Lahaina, HI

Housing cost is the defining feature of Lahaina: the median home is valued at $841,400. With 11,423 residents, Lahaina is a city in Hawaii. It ranks #29 among cities in Hawaii by population.

Median household income is $85,988, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 10.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $841,400, with typical rent around $1,988.

College attainment is 24.5%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Lahaina — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Race & Ethnicity

White27.5%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races3.4%

Economy & Income

$85,988

Median Household Income

$37,730

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$841,400

Median Home Value

$1,988

Median Rent

54.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.7%

High School+

24.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.6%

Drive Alone

67.5%

Public Transit

6.0%

Work From Home

19.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.7%

Foreign Born

65.1%

Non-English at Home

4.3%

Veterans

9.6%

With Disability

93.7%

Health Insurance

91.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services37.8%
Professional, Scientific & Management13.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.9%
Information7.8%
Retail Trade4.5%
Construction3.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.7%
Public Administration3.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lahaina, Hawaii has a population of 11,423 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest city in Hawaii.

The median household income in Lahaina, Hawaii is $85,988, with 10.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lahaina, Hawaii is $841,400, with median monthly rent at $1,988 and a homeownership rate of 54.5%.

The median age in Lahaina, Hawaii is 39.4 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.