Maui County, HI population by race
The table below shows Maui County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,341 | 31.77% |
| Black or African American | 1,236 | 0.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 630 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 46,725 | 28.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17,593 | 10.68% |
| Some other race | 3,479 | 2.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 42,761 | 25.95% |
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Maui County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Maui County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Maui County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Maui County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 31.77% are white, 0.75% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 28.36% are Asian, 10.68% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.11% are some other race and 25.95% are multiracial.
Maui County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Maui County is White with a population of 52,341 (31.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 42,761 (25.95% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Maui County, HI
By ethnicity, 19,580 (11.88% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 145,185 (88.12% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Maui County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 48,243 (33.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Maui County, HI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Maui County's Non-Hispanic population.
Maui County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 48,243 | 33.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,213 | 0.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 255 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 45,867 | 31.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 16,769 | 11.55% |
| Some other race alone | 583 | 0.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 32,255 | 22.22% |
Among the Hispanic population in Maui County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,995 (40.83% of the total Hispanic population).
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Maui County, HI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Maui County's Hispanic population.
Maui County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,995 | 40.83% |
| Puerto Rican | 5,785 | 29.55% |
| Cuban | 265 | 1.35% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,535 | 28.27% |
Things to know
What percentage of Maui County, HI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.88% of Maui County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Maui County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,995 (40.83% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Maui County, HI have?
Maui County, HI has 1,236 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Maui County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Maui County, HI?
With 88.12% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Maui County.
That being said, with a 28.36% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Maui County.
What is the majority race in Maui County, HI?
With a population of 52,341 (31.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Maui County.
Asians are second largest race in Maui County, with 28.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
