Maui County, Hawaii facts for kids

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U.S. county
Haleakalā National Park
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Location within the U.S. state of Hawaii
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Country	United States
State	Hawaii
Founded	1905
Seat	Wailuku
Largest community	Kahului
Area
• Total	2,398 sq mi (6,210 km2)
• Land	1,162 sq mi (3,010 km2)
• Water	1,237 sq mi (3,200 km2)  51.6%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	164,754
• Estimate  (2023)	164,183
• Density	133/sq mi (51/km2)
Time zone	UTC−10 (Hawaii–Aleutian)
• Summer (DST)	HADT
Congressional district	2nd

Maui County (Hawaiian: Kalana ʻo Maui), officially the County of Maui, is a county in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It consists of the islands of Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi (except for a portion of Molokaʻi that comprises Kalawao County), Kahoʻolawe, and Molokini. The latter two are uninhabited. As of the 2020 census, the population was 164,754. The county seat is Wailuku.

Maui County is included in the Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,398 square miles (6,210 km²), of which 1,162 square miles (3,010 km²) is land and 1,237 square miles (3,200 km²) (51.6%) is water. The islands that comprise Maui County correspond to the remnants of the ancient landmass of Maui Nui. The highest point in the county is the peak of Haleakalā at 10,023 feet (3,055 m). Haleakalā is a shield volcano located on the eastern side of the island of Maui.

Adjacent counties

• Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii – southeast
• Kalawao County, Hawaii – north
• Honolulu County, Hawaii – northwest

National protected areas

• Haleakalā National Park
• Kakahaiʻa National Wildlife Refuge
• Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
• Kalaupapa National Historical Park

Demographics

As of the 2000 Census, there were 128,094 people, 43,507 households, and 29,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile (42 people/km²). There were 56,377 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 33.01% Asian, 28.90% White, 22.24% from two or more races, 10.72% Pacific Islander, 1.40% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American and 1.36% from other races. 7.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 43,507 households, out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.90% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.20 males.

2020 religion census

Maui County is among the most religiously diverse counties in the US. A 2020 census by the Public Religion Research Institute (unconnected to the official US census) calculates a religious diversity score of 0.867 for Maui County, where a score of 1 represents complete diversity (each religious group of equal size), and 0 being a total lack of diversity. Only eight counties in the US have higher diversity scores than Maui County, four of which are boroughs of New York City.

Economy

Top employers

According to the county's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the county are the following:

Transportation

Airports

Three airports provide air service to the island of Maui:

• Hana Airport provides regional service to eastern Maui
• Kahului Airport in central Maui is the island's busiest airport
• Kapalua Airport provides regional service to western Maui

There are also airports on Maui's smaller adjacent islands:

• Lānaʻi Airport provides regional service to Lānaʻi
• Molokai Airport provides regional service to Molokaʻi

Major highways

• Route 30
• Route 31
• Route 32
• Route 36
• Route 37
• Route 44
• Route 305
• Route 310
• Route 311
• Route 320
• Route 330
• Route 340
• Route 377
• Route 378
• Route 380
• Route 440
• Route 450
• Route 460
• Route 465
• Route 470
• Route 480
• Route 3000

Communities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

• Haiku
• Kaumalapau
• Keʻanae
• Kīpahulu
• Napili
• Puʻunēnē
• Spreckelsville
• Waihee
• Wailua

Former communities

• Waikola

Education

Hawaii Department of Education operates public schools in Maui County.

Sister cities

Maui County's sister cities are:

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Maui para niños