Lahaina, HI Demographics

A map of Lahaina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	4,070	4,961	40.1%	39.1%
White	2,521	2,987	24.8%	23.5%
Multiracial	2,125	1,907	20.9%	15.0%
Hispanic	964	1,423	9.5%	11.2%
Native American/Other	445	1,325	4.4%	10.4%
Black	37	99	0.4%	0.8%

Lahaina, Hawaii has an estimated population of 10,162, a large decrease from the 12,702 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% Asian, 24.8% White, 20.9% Multiracial, 9.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lahaina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lahaina has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lahaina, that probability was 74.6% in 2020 and 72.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lahaina is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lahaina was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lahaina's White Population

2,521 residents of Lahaina, or 24.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lahaina is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Lahaina ranks 91st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lahaina's White population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Lahaina's population has increased from 23.5% to 24.8%.

Lahaina is less White than neighboring Launiupoko (67% White), Kaanapali (72.5% White), Mahinahina (59.4% White), Olowalu (44.3% White), and Napili-Honokowai (36.2% White).

Lahaina's Black Population

37 residents of Lahaina, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lahaina is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lahaina ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lahaina's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.6%. Black residents' share of Lahaina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lahaina is more Black than neighboring Olowalu (0% Black). Lahaina is less Black than neighboring Launiupoko (1% Black), Kaanapali (0.9% Black), Mahinahina (0.5% Black), and Napili-Honokowai (0.6% Black).

Lahaina's Asian Population

4,070 residents of Lahaina, or 40.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lahaina is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Lahaina ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lahaina's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Lahaina's population has increased from 39.1% to 40.1%.

Lahaina is more Asian than neighboring Launiupoko (4.4% Asian), Kaanapali (7% Asian), Mahinahina (20.8% Asian), Olowalu (21.4% Asian), and Napili-Honokowai (21.5% Asian).

Lahaina's Hispanic Population

964 residents of Lahaina, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lahaina is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Lahaina ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lahaina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lahaina's population has decreased from 11.2% to 9.5%.

Lahaina is more Hispanic than neighboring Launiupoko (5.3% Hispanic), Kaanapali (9.2% Hispanic), and Mahinahina (5.2% Hispanic). Lahaina is less Hispanic than neighboring Olowalu (24.3% Hispanic), and Napili-Honokowai (14.4% Hispanic).

Lahaina's Native American/Other Population

445 residents of Lahaina, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lahaina is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Lahaina ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lahaina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lahaina's population has decreased from 10.4% to 4.4%.

Lahaina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kaanapali (1.3% Native American/Other), Mahinahina (0.8% Native American/Other), and Olowalu (0% Native American/Other). Lahaina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Launiupoko (6.5% Native American/Other), and Napili-Honokowai (8.3% Native American/Other).

Lahaina's Multiracial Population

2,125 residents of Lahaina, or 20.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lahaina is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Lahaina ranks 134th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lahaina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lahaina's population has increased from 15.0% to 20.9%.

Lahaina is more Multiracial than neighboring Launiupoko (15.8% Multiracial), Kaanapali (9.1% Multiracial), Mahinahina (13.3% Multiracial), Olowalu (10% Multiracial), and Napili-Honokowai (18.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.