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Maui County
countyMaui County, Hawaii
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 15009
- Country
- United States
- County
- County of Maui
Geography
- Region
- Central Pacific Ocean
- Elevation
- 10,023 ft
- Total Area
- 2,398 sq mi
- Land Area
- 1,162 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1,237 sq mi
- Latitude
- 20.86774
- Longitude
- -156.61706
- Climate
- Tropical climate with temperatures averaging between 75°F and 88°F. Drier conditions from April to October, more rain from November to March. Diverse microclimates due to elevation and trade winds.
- Notable Features
- Haleakalā Volcano · West Maui Mountains · Maui Nui remnants
- Neighboring Areas
- Hawaiʻi County · Kalawao County · Honolulu County
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 164,754
- Est. Population (2026)
- 161,556
- Median Age
- 43.2
- Median Income
- $95,076
- Poverty Rate
- 6.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 65%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- White (Non-Hispanic) (29.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (27.8%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (20.3%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (10%).
Governance
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- Maui County Council
- Body Size
- 9 members
- Municipal Services
- Parks & Recreation · Police Department · Fire Department
U.S. Congress
Economy
- Economic Profile
- Tourism · Agriculture
- Employment Sectors
- Tourism · Construction · Agriculture · Technology
Education
- Colleges & Universities
- University of Hawaii Maui College · IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Hana Airport · Kahului Airport · Kapalua Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power
- Major Facilities
- Haleakalā National Park · Maui Memorial Medical Center
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Haleakalā National Park · Iao Valley State Park · Kaanapali Beach
- Parks & Trails
- County Parks · Sliding Sands Trail
History
- Founded
- 1905
- Named After
- Maui, a demigod in Hawaiian mythology
- Historical Significance
- The island of Maui has a pivotal role in the history of the Hawaiian Islands. It served as the original capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
- Key Events
- Early Polynesian settlement · Establishment of sugar plantations · Role in World War II