Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    164,589
    US Senator
    Brian Schatz
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Mazie Hirono
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.2
    0.699% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.18%
    6.37% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $97,109
    2.17% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $904,700
    5.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    80,170
    0.976% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92.5% of the residents in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Kahului-Wailuku, HI are University of Hawaii Maui College (407 degrees awarded in 2024) and IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage (64 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI was $904,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

    Most people in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI is home to a population of 165k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 16.9% of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI residents were born outside of the country (27.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.8k people) in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 34.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    92.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.5% of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      47.8k ± 459
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      45.6k ± 1.87k
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      34.4k ± 2k
    10.6%
    Hispanic Population
    17.4k people

    In 2024, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.8k people) in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 34.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.6% of the people in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI are hispanic (17.4k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Hawaii.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      114,478 ± 7,971 people
    2. Japan
      24,963 ± 3,845 people
    3. China
      21,479 ± 3,571 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 114,478 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 24,963 and China with 21,479.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    16.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    27.8k people
    16.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    27.8k people

    As of 2024, 16.9% of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI residents (27.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI was 16.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,263 ± 360
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,104 ± 245
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      787 ± 218

    Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.96 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.9% of the population of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 0.684% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Hawaii see 1,122 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1111 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,122 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii

    Primary care physicians in Hawaii see an average of 1,122 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,122 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.15%
    Uninsured
    50.7%
    Employer Coverage
    14.6%
    Medicaid
    15%
    Medicare
    14.8%
    Non-Group
    0.684%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI declined by 8.15% from 4.52% to 4.15%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI employs 80.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI were Accommodation & Food Services (15,312 people), Retail Trade (9,061 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,155 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($131,250), Utilities ($105,018), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,581).

    Employment

    Occupations

    80.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,170
    −0.976%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI declined at a rate of −0.976%, from 81k employees to 80.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,711 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,405 people), and Management Occupations (8,050 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    80.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,170
    −0.976%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI declined at a rate of −0.976%, from 81k employees to 80.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI, are Accommodation & Food Services (15,312 people), Retail Trade (9,061 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,155 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI, though some of these residents may live in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,236
    Median earning men ± $1,385
    $44,487
    Median earning women ± $1,300

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,497), Manufacturing ($67,450), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,364).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($85,388), Information ($73,276), and Public Administration ($61,006).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.99%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 634k people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 3.99% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 22.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 379
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 359
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 348
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $873k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. $459k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $378k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

    Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (60.6%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.849%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Hawaii

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    Brian Schatz
    Senator from Hawaii3
    Assumed office on December 26, 2012
    Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.
    Mazie Hirono
    Senator from Hawaii1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI awarded 471 degrees. The student population of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 963 male students and 1,876 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI are Asian (181 and 39%), Two or More Races (108 and 23.3%), White (73 and 15.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (56 and 12.1%).

    The largest universities in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii Maui College (407 and 86.4%) and IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage (64 and 13.6%).

    The most popular majors in Kahului-Wailuku, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (155 and 32.9%), General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (48 and 10.2%), and Registered Nursing (38 and 8.07%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $3,144 for in-state students and $8,280 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,839 students enrolled in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI, 33.9% men and 66.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 870 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      155 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      38 degrees awarded
    3. General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
      25 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kahului-Wailuku, HI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 155 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kahului-Wailuku, HI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Hawaii Maui College
      407 degrees awarded
    2. IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
      64 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii Maui College with 407 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 143 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI, which is 0.436 times less than the 328 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 181 degrees mean that there were 1.68 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 108 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI was $904,700 in 2024, which is 2.72 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $858,600 to $904,700, a 5.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI is 65.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $904,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,011
    $36,638
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,383

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.6% of the housing units in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $97,109
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,855
    55.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,754

    In 2024, the median household income of the 55.9k households in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI grew to $97,109 from the previous year's value of $95,049.

    The following chart displays the households in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI is from Hawaii.
    0.436
    2024 Wage GINI in Hawaii
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Hawaii

    In 2024, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.688% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.3%)
    2. Carpooled (13.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.2%)

    In 2024, 70.3% of workers in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who worked at home (10.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI (14.9k out of 163k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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