Maui County, Hawaii

Maui County, officially County of Maui, is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It consists of the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai (except for a portion of Molokai that comprises Kalawao County), Kahoolawe, and Molokini. The latter two islands are uninhabited. As of the 2010 census, the population was 154,834. 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). Haleakala is a shield volcano located on the eastern side of the island of Maui.

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 (43/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 28.90% White, 1.40% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 33.01% Asian, 10.72% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 22.24% from two or more 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.

County Seat

 * Wailuku

Census-Designated Places

 * Haiku-Pauwela
 * Haiimaile
 * Hana
 * Kaanapali
 * Kahului
 * Kapalua
 * Kaunakakai
 * Keokea
 * Kihei
 * Kualapuu
 * Kula
 * Lahaina
 * Lana'i City
 * Launiupoko
 * Maalaea
 * Mahinahina
 * Makawao
 * Makena
 * Manele
 * Maunaloa
 * Napili-Honokowai
 * Olinda
 * Olowau
 * Paia
 * Pukalani
 * Ualapue
 * Waihee-Waiehu
 * Waikepu
 * Wailea

Unincorporated Communities

 * Haiku
 * Napili
 * Pu'unene
 * Waihee

National Protected Areas

 * Haleakala National Park
 * Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge
 * Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge