Good to know
Good to Know
- Maui County is the third-most populous county in Hawaii with approximately 160,000–164,500 residents as of 2024–2025.
- About 16.9% of residents were born outside the United States, slightly above the national average of 14%.
- The population is notably diverse and multicultural, with significant Filipino, Japanese, and Chinese immigrant communities.
- Maui has an aging population, with a median age of 43.2 years and about 22% of residents aged 65 or older.
- The technology sector is actively supported through the Maui Research & Technology Park and various business development programs, with focus areas including renewable energy, aerospace, and cybersecurity.
- Maui Food Innovation Center (at UH Maui College) specializes in supporting agricultural entrepreneurs and food manufacturing innovation.
- Tech and business networking is active through quarterly Maui Tech 'Ohana meetings and community spaces like BoxJelly coworking.
Notable Nationalities
Philippines
- Estimated Residents
- 114478
- Note
- Most common birthplace for foreign-born residents in Hawaii; Maui County-specific breakdown not available
Second most common for Hawaii overall
- Origin
- Japan
- Estimated Residents
- 24963
Third most common for Hawaii overall
- Origin
- China
- Estimated Residents
- 21479
Business And Tech Presence
- Strategic Advantages
- Mid-Pacific time zone, quality of life, clean environment, STEM-focused educational programs through University of Hawaii Maui College
- Tech Community
- Regular Maui Tech 'Ohana networking meetings organized by MEDB, bringing together entrepreneurs and technology professionals quarterly.
- Technology Sector Overview
- Maui County has the most private sector technology-related jobs among Neighbor Islands, after Oahu. The sector encompasses space surveillance, aerospace, information technology, cybersecurity, and renewable energy innovation.
Key Facilities
Maui Research & Technology Park (MRTC)
- Location
- Kihei (Līpoa community)
- Description
- 330-acre technology park and business incubator hosting tech start-ups to mature R&D companies. Features event space, coworking, meeting rooms, and small offices.
Maui Space Surveillance Complex
- Location
- Haleakalā
- Description
- Specialized research asset for space surveillance and government/private sector innovation.
Support Organizations
- Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)
- Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Maui Center
- High Tech Maui (HTM) program
- Maui Food Innovation Center (MFIC) at UH Maui College
Population
- Year
- 2024
- Total
- 164522
- Source Note
- 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)
Age Demographics
- Median Age
- 43.2
- Seniors 65 Plus
- 22.1%
- Children Under 18
- 20.6%
Citizenship Status
- Non Citizens
- 7.5%
- US Born Citizens
- 80.4%
- Naturalized Citizens
- 12.1%
Foreign Born Percentage
16.9
Racial Ethnic Composition
- African American
- 0.76%
- Asian Non Hispanic
- 28.3%
- White Non Hispanic
- 29.5%
- Hispanic Latino Any Race
- 10.1%
- Two Or More Races Non Hispanic
- 20.6%
- Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander
- 10.1%
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this local demographics research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.