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Maalaea, HI
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii.
Population
210
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
0
Maalaea and its ZIP codes
Maalaea at a glance
- Maalaea is 82% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
Local data for Maalaea, HI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maui County. PPP loans are for Maalaea.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,114
74,407 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,870 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Maalaea, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
89° / 64°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maalaea, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Maalaea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaikapuCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 11 |
| KiheiCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 9.4 |
| KahuluiCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 14.4 |
| WailukuCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Waihee-WaiehuCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.3 |
| OlowaluCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.9 |
| WaileaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 7.4 |
| KeokeaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 18.3 |
| PukalaniCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.8 |
| KulaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 34.5 |
| LauniupokoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| PaiaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| HaliimaileCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| MakawaoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| LahainaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| MakenaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maalaea, HI in?
- Maalaea is in Maui County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Maalaea, HI?
- About 210 people live in Maalaea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maalaea?
- Nearby places include Waikapu (3.3 mi), Kihei (4 mi), Kahului (5.5 mi), Wailuku (6.1 mi), Waihee-Waiehu (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023