Olowalu
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Olowalu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 100 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Launiupoko, 2.4 miles NW.
- 100residents (2020 Census)
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 96761ZIP code
About Olowalu
Olowalu (Hawaiian for 'many hills') is a community on the west side of the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. It is located about 4 miles (6 km) south of Lahaina on the Honoapiʻilani Highway. It is a census-designated place (CDP), with a population at the 2020 census of 100.
It once sustained a large population, governed by the high chiefess Kalola, daughter of Maui ruler Kekaulike, and grandmother of Keopuolani. It was home to a traditional farming community until the arrival of the Europeans, who replaced it with a sugarcane plantation. The massacre in 1790, as well as the labor-intensive sandalwood trade up-country, contributed to the site's decline. A substantial real estate development is under consideration for the area. The area is home to one of Hawaii's most striking reefs.
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Living in Olowalu
- Median household income
- $111,250
- Median home value
- $1,166,700
- Median rent
- $2,607/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Olowalu had 100 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 100 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olowalu at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 100 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.94 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Coordinates | 20.8264° N, 156.6203° W |
| ZIP code | 96761 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1557650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olowalu
- Launiupoko2.4 mi NW
- Lahaina5.1 mi NW
- Waikapu5.9 mi E
- Maalaea8.3 mi E
- Kaanapali8.4 mi NW
- Wailuku8.6 mi NE
- Mahinahina9.4 mi N
- Waihee-Waiehu9.8 mi NE
- Kahului10.1 mi E
- Napili-Honokowai10.6 mi N
- Kapalua11.5 mi N
- Kihei12.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Olowalu
What county is Olowalu in?
Olowalu is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Olowalu, HI?
100 people lived in Olowalu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olowalu, HI?
The ZIP code of Olowalu is 96761.
What towns are near Olowalu?
Launiupoko (2.4 mi), Lahaina (5.1 mi), Waikapu (5.9 mi), Maalaea (8.3 mi), Kaanapali (8.4 mi).
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