Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
238,320
US Senator
Brian Schatz
Democratic Party
US Senator
Mazie Hirono
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
43.2
0.935% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
9.15%
3.61% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$97,255
2.85% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$893,900
5.6% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
107,240
0.158% 1-year growth

About

20.9% of the households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, 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.

92.9% of the residents in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are University of Hawaii Maui College (401 degrees awarded in 2023), Kauai Community College (331 degrees), and IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage (66 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was $893,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI is home to a population of 238k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 16% of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents were born outside of the country (38.1k people).

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.9k people) in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 67.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 48.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (21,852 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (10,698 households), and Spanish (4,815 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
119,268
Women
50.1%
119,001
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 238,269 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

92.9%
2024 Citizenship
92.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.9% of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    68.9k ± 524
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    67.8k ± 2.11k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    48.7k ± 2.34k
10.6%
Hispanic Population
25.2k people

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.9k people) in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 67.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 48.7k 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 Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are hispanic (25.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    24,237 ± 3,623 people
  2. Canada
    2,142 ± 1,131 people
  3. Japan
    1,533 ± 958 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was Philippines, the natal country of 24,237 Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents, followed by Canada with 2,142 and Japan with 1,533.

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Foreign-Born Population

16%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
38.1k people
15.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
37.9k people

As of 2024, 16% of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents (38.1k 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 Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was 15.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    21,852 households (9.69%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    10,698 households (4.74%)
  3. Spanish
    4,815 households (2.13%)

20.9% of the households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 9.69% of the households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI reported speaking Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,741 ± 403
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,878 ± 288
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,137 ± 248

Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI employs 107k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI were Traveler accommodation (10,818 people), Restaurants & Food Services (9,454 people), and Construction (8,637 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($201,704), Offices of physicians ($143,918), and Computer Systems Design ($129,824).

Males in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,564. The income inequality in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
53,310
Women
49.7%
53,930
Men
50.3%

The workforce of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in 2023 was 107,240 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

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Occupations

107k
2023 Value
0.158%
1 Year growth
± 0.158%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI grew at a rate of 0.158%, from 107k employees to 107k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, are Retail salespersons (3,340 people), Waiters & waitresses (2,998 people), and Maids & housekeeping cleaners (2,861 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

107k
2023 Value
0.158%
1 Year growth
± 0.158%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI grew at a rate of 0.158%, from 107k employees to 107k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, are Traveler accommodation (10,818 people), Restaurants & Food Services (9,454 people), and Construction (8,637 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, though some of these residents may live in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, 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

$54,115
Median earning men ± $1,488
$42,613
Median earning women ± $1,305

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,641), Manufacturing ($65,490), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,090).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($55,991), Public Administration ($54,720), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,388).

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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%.

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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

Voting results are not available for Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.
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%).

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI awarded 798 degrees. The student population of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,394 male students and 2,615 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are Two or More Races (239 and 30.4%), Asian (235 and 29.9%), White (134 and 17%), and Hispanic or Latino (111 and 14.1%).

The largest universities in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii Maui College (401 and 50.3%), Kauai Community College (331 and 41.5%), and IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage (66 and 8.27%).

The most popular majors in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (238 and 29.8%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (92 and 11.5%), and Registered Nursing (43 and 5.39%).

The median tuition cost in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI 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 2023 there were 4,009 students enrolled in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 1,262 records, of which 67.4% were women and 32.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    238 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    43 degrees awarded
  3. Natural Sciences
    24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 238 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Hawaii Maui College
    401 degrees awarded
  2. Kauai Community College
    331 degrees awarded
  3. IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
    66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii Maui College with 401 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 234 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, which is 0.415 times less than the 564 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Two or More Races students. These 239 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to Two or More Races students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 235 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.519% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.419% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (59.3k), Some college (41.2k), and Bachelors Degree (36.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was $893,900 in 2024, which is 2.69 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $846,500 to $893,900, a 5.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI is 66.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$893,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$11,399
$52,848
Median Property Taxes
±$1,632

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 Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

66.5%
Homeownership
2024
74.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 66.5% of the housing units in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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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.
$97,255
Median Household Income
± $2,467
79.5k
Number of Households
± 2,034

In 2024, the median household income of the 79.5k households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI grew to $97,255 from the previous year's value of $94,560.

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Wage Distribution

0.443
2023 Wage GINI in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI
0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI

In 2023, the income inequality in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.8%)
  2. Carpooled (13.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.72%)

In 2024, 70.8% of workers in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who worked at home (9.72%).

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Commute Time

22.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, 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 Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI (21.6k out of 236k 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 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, 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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Health

95.9% of the population of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 0.768% 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, 49.5% were men and 50.5% 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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.09%
Uninsured
49.5%
Employer Coverage
16.1%
Medicaid
15.2%
Medicare
14.4%
Non-Group
0.768%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI declined by 7.01% from 4.4% to 4.09%.

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