Maalaea, HI Demographics

A map of Maalaea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	153	216	72.9%	69.7%
Multiracial	20	24	9.5%	7.7%
Asian	15	26	7.1%	8.4%
Black	8	4	3.8%	1.3%
Native American/Other	8	16	3.8%	5.2%
Hispanic	6	24	2.9%	7.7%

Maalaea, Hawaii has an estimated population of 210, a dramatic decrease from the 310 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 9.5% Multiracial, 7.1% Asian, 3.8% Black, 3.8% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maalaea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maalaea has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Maalaea, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maalaea is ranked the 157th 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). Maalaea was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maalaea's White Population

153 residents of Maalaea, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maalaea is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Maalaea ranks 7th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maalaea's White population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. White residents' share of Maalaea's population has increased from 69.7% to 72.9%.

Maalaea is more White than neighboring Waikapu (22% White), Kihei (42.2% White), Kahului (10.6% White), Wailuku (20.9% White), and Waihee-Waiehu (8.9% White).

Maalaea's Black Population

8 residents of Maalaea, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maalaea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Maalaea ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maalaea's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Maalaea's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.8%.

Maalaea is more Black than neighboring Waikapu (0.6% Black), Kihei (1.3% Black), Kahului (1.4% Black), Wailuku (1% Black), and Waihee-Waiehu (1.8% Black).

Maalaea's Asian Population

15 residents of Maalaea, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maalaea is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Maalaea ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maalaea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Asian residents' share of Maalaea's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.1%.

Maalaea is less Asian than neighboring Waikapu (25.3% Asian), Kihei (21.2% Asian), Kahului (55.4% Asian), Wailuku (33.4% Asian), and Waihee-Waiehu (38.4% Asian).

Maalaea's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Maalaea, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maalaea is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Maalaea ranks 126th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maalaea's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Maalaea's population has decreased from 7.7% to 2.9%.

Maalaea is less Hispanic than neighboring Waikapu (14.4% Hispanic), Kihei (13.2% Hispanic), Kahului (7.3% Hispanic), Wailuku (7.7% Hispanic), and Waihee-Waiehu (7.8% Hispanic).

Maalaea's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Maalaea, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Maalaea is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Maalaea ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maalaea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maalaea's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.8%.

Maalaea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kihei (2.9% Native American/Other). Maalaea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waikapu (10.8% Native American/Other), Kahului (7.7% Native American/Other), Wailuku (10.3% Native American/Other), and Waihee-Waiehu (22.1% Native American/Other).

Maalaea's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Maalaea, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maalaea is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Maalaea ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maalaea's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Maalaea's population has increased from 7.7% to 9.5%.

Maalaea is less Multiracial than neighboring Waikapu (26.9% Multiracial), Kihei (19.3% Multiracial), Kahului (17.7% Multiracial), Wailuku (26.7% Multiracial), and Waihee-Waiehu (21.1% 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.