Mahinahina, HI Demographics

A map of Mahinahina's Population by Race

Mahinahina, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,027, a large increase from the 910 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% White, 20.8% Asian, 13.3% Multiracial, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mahinahina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mahinahina has become slightly more 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 Mahinahina, that probability was 57.7% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mahinahina is ranked the 124th 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). Mahinahina was ranked the 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mahinahina's White Population

610 residents of Mahinahina, or 59.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mahinahina is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Mahinahina ranks 16th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mahinahina's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Mahinahina's population has decreased from 61.9% to 59.4%.

Mahinahina is more White than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (36.2% White), and Lahaina (24.8% White). Mahinahina is less White than neighboring Kaanapali (72.5% White), Kapalua (62.7% White), and Launiupoko (67% White).

Mahinahina's Black Population

5 residents of Mahinahina, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mahinahina is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Mahinahina ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mahinahina's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Black residents' share of Mahinahina's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

Mahinahina is more Black than neighboring Lahaina (0.4% Black). Mahinahina is less Black than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (0.6% Black), Kaanapali (0.9% Black), Kapalua (0.6% Black), and Launiupoko (1% Black).

Mahinahina's Asian Population

214 residents of Mahinahina, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mahinahina is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Mahinahina ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mahinahina's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.9%. Asian residents' share of Mahinahina's population has increased from 14.2% to 20.8%.

Mahinahina is more Asian than neighboring Kaanapali (7% Asian), Kapalua (6.8% Asian), and Launiupoko (4.4% Asian). Mahinahina is less Asian than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (21.5% Asian), and Lahaina (40.1% Asian).

Mahinahina's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Mahinahina, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mahinahina is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Mahinahina ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mahinahina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mahinahina's population has decreased from 8.4% to 5.2%.

Mahinahina is less Hispanic than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (14.4% Hispanic), Kaanapali (9.2% Hispanic), Kapalua (15.1% Hispanic), Lahaina (9.5% Hispanic), and Launiupoko (5.3% Hispanic).

Mahinahina's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Mahinahina, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mahinahina is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Mahinahina ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mahinahina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mahinahina's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.8%.

Mahinahina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (8.3% Native American/Other), Kaanapali (1.3% Native American/Other), Kapalua (4.5% Native American/Other), Lahaina (4.4% Native American/Other), and Launiupoko (6.5% Native American/Other).

Mahinahina's Multiracial Population

137 residents of Mahinahina, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mahinahina is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Mahinahina ranks 148th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mahinahina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Mahinahina's population has increased from 10.8% to 13.3%.

Mahinahina is more Multiracial than neighboring Kaanapali (9.1% Multiracial), and Kapalua (10.2% Multiracial). Mahinahina is less Multiracial than neighboring Napili-Honokowai (18.9% Multiracial), Lahaina (20.9% Multiracial), and Launiupoko (15.8% 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.