Paia is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Paia has a 2024 population of 2,135. Paia is currently declining at a rate of -1.75% annually and its population has decreased by -6.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,285 in 2020.
The average household income in Paia is $142,354 with a poverty rate of 15.1%. The median age in Paia is 37.5 years: 38.5 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,033 | 39.29% |
| Two or more races | 802 | 30.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 418 | 15.9% |
| Asian | 334 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.15% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 838 | 3.12 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 424 | 3.92 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 254 | 1.69 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 115 | 2.57 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Female | 45 | 5.16 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
3.39
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 7.38% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 462 | 25.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 8.95% |
| High School Graduate | 417 | 22.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 438 | 23.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 841 | 371 |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 312 | 68 |
| Islander | 311 | 237 | 39 |
| Asian | 259 | 212 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 132 | 23 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,139 | $62,679 | $47,111 |
| Graduate Degree | $150,139 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,786 | $40,119 | $44,559 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,026 | $46,462 | $32,143 |
| Overall | $46,102 | $46,678 | $45,511 |
| Some College | $42,717 | $50,000 | $0 |
$46,102
Average Earnings
$46,678
Average Male
$45,511
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.46% of Paia residents speak only English, while 16.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,024 | 153 | 14.94% |
| Multiple | 802 | 142 | 17.71% |
| Asian | 334 | 69 | 20.66% |
| Hispanic | 377 | 43 | 11.41% |
| Other | 25 | 19 | 76% |
| Islander | 418 | 14 | 3.35% |
15.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.26%
Male Poverty Rate
13.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paia is Other, with 76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paia is Islander, with 3.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.66% |
| Some College | 11.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.08% |
| Male Employed | 11.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.63% |
| Female Employed | 9.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,472 | $148,497 |
| Households | $120,735 | $142,354 |
| Married Families | $129,282 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,923 | $103,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 20 | 6.71% |
| Islander | 17 | 4.75% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 2.58% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.33%
Born in Paia
86.08%
Native Born
13.92%
Foreign Born
5.63%
Non Citizen
8.29%
Naturalized
86.08% of Paia residents were born in the United States, with 46.33% having been born in Hawaii. 5.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,135 | -38 | -1.75% |
| 2023 | 2,173 | -38 | -1.72% |
| 2022 | 2,211 | -199 | -8.26% |
| 2021 | 2,410 | 125 | 5.47% |
| 2020 | 2,285 | 36 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 2,249 | -163 | -6.76% |
| 2018 | 2,412 | -226 | -8.57% |
| 2017 | 2,638 | 90 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 2,548 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,561 | 19 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 2,542 | 71 | 2.87% |
| 2013 | 2,471 | 33 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 2,438 | -28 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 2,466 | -202 | -7.57% |
| 2010 | 2,668 | 0 | 0% |