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

Maui County is a county in Hawaii with a population of 164,632. It ranks #3 among counties in Hawaii by population. The median age is 42.9, older than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Maui County is $95,076, above the US median of $74,580. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $858,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,863. The homeownership rate of 65.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Maui County reflects 30.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.8 minutes each way.

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%.

163,688

Population (2024)

155,025

Population (2010)

167,682

Peak (2019)

0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	155,025	-	-	estimate
2011	156,967	+1,942	+1.25%	estimate
2012	158,936	+1,969	+1.25%	estimate
2013	161,065	+2,129	+1.34%	estimate
2014	163,116	+2,051	+1.27%	estimate
2015	163,993	+877	+0.54%	estimate
2016	165,596	+1,603	+0.98%	estimate
2017	166,465	+869	+0.52%	estimate
2018	167,384	+919	+0.55%	estimate
2019	167,682	+298	+0.18%	estimate
2020	164,802	-2,880	-1.72%	estimate
2021	164,815	+13	+0.01%	estimate
2022	164,479	-336	-0.20%	estimate
2023	164,754	+275	+0.17%	estimate
2024	163,688	-1,066	-0.65%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	31.0%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.5%
Two or More Races	7.7%

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 rate	6.8%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.6%
Employment-to-population	60.6%

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+

Largest cities in Hawaii

Urban Honolulu (346,323)East Honolulu (50,961)Hilo (48,223)Pearl City (45,079)Waipahu (39,871)Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) (39,762)Kaneohe (35,945)Mililani Town (27,495)Kahului (27,068)Ewa Gentry (26,738)All Hawaii cities →

Other counties in Hawaii

Honolulu County (1,003,666)Hawaii County (203,684)Kauai County (73,610)Kalawao County (43)All Hawaii counties →

Part of Hawaii

Hawaii demographic profile All Hawaii data →

Metro areas in Hawaii

Urban Honolulu (1,003,666)Kahului (164,675)All US metros →

County rankings

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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.