Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI

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2021 Population

237,863

0.493% 1-year decline

US Senator

Brian Schatz

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mazie Hirono

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0.238% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.39%

8.29% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$87,759

4.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$662,900

3.26% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

107,913

2.04% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI had a population of 238k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $87,759. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI declined from 239,042 to 237,863, a −0.493% decrease and its median household income grew from $83,762 to $87,759, a 4.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are White (Non-Hispanic) (29.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (29.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (9.98%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.74%).

21.4% 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% 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 (572 degrees awarded in 2021), Kauai Community College (307 degrees), and IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage (60 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was $662,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 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% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.3% of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents were born outside of the country (41.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.3k people) in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 44.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (21,633 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (10,813 households), and Spanish (6,045 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

119,018

Women

50%

118,987

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 238,005 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92%

2021 Citizenship

92%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92% of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.3k ± 312
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
69.2k ± 1.53k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
44.1k ± 1.62k

11.8%

Hispanic Population

28k people

11.8% of the people in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are hispanic (28k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
24,745 ± 3,656 people
Canada
1,882 ± 1,061 people
Japan
1,427 ± 925 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was Philippines, the natal country of 24,745 Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents, followed by Canada with 1,882 and Japan with 1,427.

Foreign-Born Population

17.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41.1k people

17.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

41.9k people

As of 2021, 17.3% of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI residents (41.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was 17.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
21,633 households (9.65%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
10,813 households (4.82%)
Spanish
6,045 households (2.7%)

21.4% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages. 9.65% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,670 ± 393
Gulf War (2001-)
1,864 ± 309
Gulf War (1990s)
1,033 ± 231

Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI employs 108k people. The largest industries in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are Traveler accommodation (12,186 people), Restaurants & Food Services (10,997 people), and Construction (8,721 people), and the highest paying industries are Furniture & home furnishings stores ($183,532), Nondepository credit & related activities ($175,936), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($158,941).

Males in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,165. The income inequality in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,793

Women

49.7%

55,369

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in 2020 was 110,162 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI.

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Occupations

108k

2021 Value

−2.04%

1 Year decline

± −2.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −2.04%, from 110k employees to 108k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, are Waiters & waitresses (3,627 people), Maids & housekeeping cleaners (3,028 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,895 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Hawaii (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

108k

2021 Value

−2.04%

1 Year decline

± −2.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI declined at a rate of −2.04%, from 110k employees to 108k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, are Traveler accommodation (12,186 people), Restaurants & Food Services (10,997 people), and Construction (8,721 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,269

Median earning men ± $1,314

$37,303

Median earning women ± $972

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,735), Manufacturing ($57,017), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,825).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,192), Wholesale Trade ($54,740), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,261).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.955%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.955%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz

Senator from Hawaii

Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.

Mazie Hirono

Senator from Hawaii

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI awarded 939 degrees. The student population of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,390 male students and 2,733 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are Asian (298 and 32.3%), followed by Two or More Races (286 and 31%), White (134 and 14.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (132 and 14.3%).

The largest universities in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii Maui College (572 and 60.9%), Kauai Community College (307 and 32.7%), and IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage (60 and 6.39%).

The most popular majors in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (267 and 28.4%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (84 and 8.95%), and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (61 and 6.5%).

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 2021 there were 4,123 students enrolled in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, 33.7% men and 66.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 1,222 records, of which 68.8% were women and 31.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Hospitality Management
24 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
267 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was General Hospitality Management with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Hawaii Maui College
572 degrees awarded
Kauai Community College
307 degrees awarded
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
60 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii Maui College with 572 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 283 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI, which is 0.431 times less than the 656 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 298 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 286 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($134) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,340) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.454% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.687% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (59.1k), Some college (42.1k), and Bachelors Degree (35.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was $662,900 in 2021, which is 2.71 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $642,000 to $662,900, a 3.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have an average commute time of 21.7 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.

Median household income in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI is $87,759. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $118,370, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $114,079 and $109,168.

Housing

Property

$662,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,861

$48,951

Median Property Taxes

±$1,525

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 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.9%

Homeownership

2021

75.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.9% 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 63%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was Koolaupoko PUMA, HI with a value of $118,370, followed by East Honolulu to Kapahulu PUMA, HI and Ewa PUMA, HI, with respective values of $114,079 and $109,168.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,759

Median Household Income

± $2,941

76.6k

Number of Households

± 1,911

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.6k households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI grew to $87,759 from the previous year's value of $83,762.

The following chart displays the households in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI

In 2021, the income inequality in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.21% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Carpooled (13%)
Worked At Home (7.61%)

In 2021, 73.1% of workers in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (7.61%).

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.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.39% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI (22.1k out of 235k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.9% of the population of Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.979% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.13%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.979%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI grew by 1.59% from 5.04% to 5.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Maui, Kalawao & Kauai Counties PUMA, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.