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Population Review

Maui County, Hawaii Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Hawaii

The population of Maui County, Hawaii is 164,632 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Hawaii. The median household income is $95,076, the median home value is $858,600, and the median age is 42.9.

The population of Maui County has grown 5.6% since 2010 (155,025 → 163,688), a +0.39% annualized rate.

Maui County within Hawaii · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

164,632

Population

+0.39%

Annual growth

142

People / sq mi

$95,076

Median Income

$858,600

Median Home Value

Maui County covers 1,162 sq mi of land at 141.7 people per square mile.

About Maui County, HI

In Maui County, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $858,600. With 164,632 residents, Maui County is a county in Hawaii. It is the #3-largest of all counties in Hawaii nationally.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $95,076, putting Maui County near the top of US counties. The poverty rate, 6.8%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $858,600, with typical rent around $1,863.

About 30.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Around 9.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

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

Maui County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Maui County had a population of 155,025 in 2010 and 163,688 in 2024, a 5.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 167,682 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.39%.

2019 · 168K20102024
Maui County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

163,688

Population (2024)

155,025

Population (2010)

167,682

Peak (2019)

0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010155,025
2011156,967
2012158,936
2013161,065
2014163,116
2015163,993
2016165,596
2017166,465
2018167,384
2019167,682
2020164,802
2021164,815
2022164,479
2023164,754
2024163,688

Race & Ethnicity

White31.0%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races7.7%

Age & Sex

42.9

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

20.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
12.9%
55–59
7.2%
60–64
6.9%
65–74
12.3%
75–84
5.7%
85+
2.0%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$95,076$-3,241 vs state
Mean household income$127,716
Per-capita income$44,403
Poverty rate6.8%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate3.6%
Employment-to-population60.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Education & health care
22.5%
Professional & business services
18.4%
Finance & real estate
10.6%
Construction
7.9%
Information
6.5%
Retail trade
5.8%
Public administration
5.0%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.7%

The largest employment sector in Maui County is education & health care, accounting for 22.5% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

71.6%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

22.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$858,600+$50,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,863

Median rent

65.0%

Homeownership rate

72,303

Total housing units

76.7%

Occupied

23.3%

Vacant

35.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.5%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

30.3%

Foreign-born

5.4%

Veterans (18+)

10.8%

With a disability

77.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.8%

High School+

30.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maui County, Hawaii has a population of 164,632 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Hawaii. Population density is 142 people per square mile.

The population of Maui County has grown 5.6% since 2010 (155,025 → 163,688), a +0.39% annualized rate.

The median household income in Maui County, Hawaii is $95,076, with mean (average) household income of $127,716 and per-capita income of $44,403. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Maui County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (31.0%), Two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Maui County, Hawaii is 42.9 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Maui County is $858,600 and median monthly rent is $1,863. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 72,303 total housing units, 23.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Maui County, Hawaii is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

Urban Honolulu is among the largest cities associated with Maui County, Hawaii, with a population of 346,323.

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

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