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Lahaina, HI


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Lahaina, Hawaii

Lahaina, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 81 miles E of Honolulu, Hawaii. There are 9,118 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Lahaina

In Lahaina, about 35% of adults are married. The faces of Lahaina are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lahaina had a median family income of $54,879.

Political Inclinations

Lahaina folks tended to give their money ($31,555) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lahaina Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lahaina that were owner-occupied was 54%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Lahaina.

Commuting

In Lahaina, 82% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Lahaina is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Lahaina strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLahaina Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lahaina Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lahaina Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lahaina, HI

Comparing Lahaina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents23

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