Lahaina
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Lahaina is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 12,702 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Launiupoko, 2.7 miles SE.
- 12,702residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.1 km²
- 1,633 / sq mipopulation density
- 96761ZIP code
About Lahaina
Lahaina (; Hawaiian: [ləˈhɐjnə]) or Lāhainā is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. On the northwest coast of the island of Maui, it encompasses Lahaina town and the Kāʻanapali and Kapalua beach resorts. At the 2020 census (before the 2023 wildfire), Lahaina had a resident population of 12,702. The CDP spans the coast along Hawaii Route 30 from a tunnel at the south end, through Olowalu, and to the CDPs of Kaanapali and Napili-Honokowai to the north.
A series of wildfires destroyed approximately 80% of Lahaina in 2023, resulting in the deaths of 102 people.
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Living in Lahaina
- Median household income
- $88,889
- Median home value
- $881,700
- Median rent
- $1,997/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Lahaina had 12,702 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,702 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,633 per sq mi (631 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lahaina at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,702 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.78 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.8860° N, 156.6662° W |
| ZIP code | 96761 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1542950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lahaina
- Launiupoko2.7 mi SE
- Kaanapali3.3 mi NW
- Mahinahina5.0 mi N
- Olowalu5.1 mi SE
- Napili-Honokowai6.0 mi N
- Kapalua7.5 mi N
- Waikapu9.4 mi E
- Waihee-Waiehu10.4 mi E
- Wailuku10.5 mi E
- Maalaea12.4 mi SE
- Kahului12.9 mi E
- Lanai City16.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lahaina
What county is Lahaina in?
Lahaina is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Lahaina, HI?
12,702 people lived in Lahaina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lahaina, HI?
The ZIP code of Lahaina is 96761.
What is the elevation of Lahaina?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lahaina?
Launiupoko (2.7 mi), Kaanapali (3.3 mi), Mahinahina (5.0 mi), Olowalu (5.1 mi), Napili-Honokowai (6.0 mi).
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