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Lahaina, HI

Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii.

Population

10,162

Land area

7.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,307

ZIP codes

0

Lahaina and its ZIP codes

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Lahaina at a glance

  • Lahaina is about 5.8 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,889, 11% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $881,700 (5% above Hawaii) and median rent is $1,997 a month.

Local data for Lahaina, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lahaina, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,889

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$881,700

Median rent

$1,997/mo

Homeownership

56.0%

Bachelor's or higher

26.4%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

20.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (3,363), Mexican Americans (648), Irish Americans (604).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maui County. PPP loans are for Lahaina.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,114

74,407 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,870 per person

Maui County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lahaina, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.1%
  • Carpooled14.5%
  • Public transit2.7%
  • Walked4.2%
  • Bicycle4.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lahaina, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: volcanic activity

Storm events since 1996

2,472

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

2,033

4.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 64°F

23.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lahaina, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.1%

U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Lahaina

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LauniupokoCensus-designated place2.3 mi5.3
KaanapaliCensus-designated place3.4 mi5
MahinahinaCensus-designated place4.7 mi6.7
OlowaluCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.9
Napili-HonokowaiCensus-designated place5.9 mi2.6
KapaluaCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.8
WaikapuCensus-designated place9.4 mi11
WailukuCensus-designated place10 mi5.3
Waihee-WaiehuCensus-designated place10 mi4.3
MaalaeaCensus-designated place12 mi5.2
KahuluiCensus-designated place13 mi14.4
KiheiCensus-designated place16 mi9.4
Lanai CityCensus-designated place17 mi6.8
UalapueCensus-designated place17 mi3.2
ManeleCensus-designated place19 mi1.2
PaiaCensus-designated place19 mi6.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lahaina, HI in?
Lahaina is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Lahaina, HI?
About 10,162 people live in Lahaina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lahaina?
Nearby places include Launiupoko (2.3 mi), Kaanapali (3.4 mi), Mahinahina (4.7 mi), Olowalu (5.3 mi), Napili-Honokowai (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023