Maui County Income Charts

This section shows the Maui County Hawaii economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2021 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Maui County depicts it has a Median earnings of $48,524 which is the second most of all the counties in the local area. The county with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Honolulu County which depicts a median earnings of $52,315 (7.8% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $50,459, Maui County is only about 4.0% smaller. Also, versus the state of Hawaii, median earnings per worker of $50,760, Maui County is only about 4.6% smaller.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a Median household income of $84,363 which is the second most of all the counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median household income in the area is Honolulu County which shows a median income of $87,722 (only about 4.0% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $64,994, Maui County is 29.8% larger. Also, benchmarked against the state of Hawaii, median household income of $83,173, Maui County is only slightly larger.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has a Avg Hours Worked of 38.5 which is the third most average hours of all other counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest average hours in the area is Kalawao County which shows an average hours of 40.2 (only about 4.4% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has a Avg Hrly Earnings of $24.24 which is the second most average hourly earnings of all the counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Honolulu County which depicts an average hourly earnings of $25.66 (only about 5.9% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $25.01, Maui County is only about 3.2% smaller. Also, benchmarked against the state of Hawaii, average hourly earnings of $25.16, Maui County is only about 3.8% smaller.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Maui County metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Maui County shows it has a Self Employed of 17.0% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Kauai County which shows a percentage self employed of 20.7% (21.5% larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has the largest proportion of median income-under 25 years at $88,051 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $93,470 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Kauai County ($93,946), and #1 Honolulu County ($105,685) are larger. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-45 to 64 years at $66,523 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Honolulu County with $76,620.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a With Retirement Income of 25.4% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Honolulu County which shows a households with retirement income of 27.3% (7.6% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and it has one of the largest proportions of overall family income at $94,157 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Honolulu County with $108,865. Second, it has in the mid point range of other counties in the greater region in terms of white family income at $39,750 of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of black family income at $128,041 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has in the center range of other counties in the local area when sorted by american indian family income at $100,504 of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of asian family income at $77,911 of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of hawaiian family income at $74,869 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Honolulu County ($81,600), and #1 Kauai County ($84,875) are larger.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maui County indicates it has the hightest cost of 231.6 for the cost of housing classification.

Maui County Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. . It depicts that from January 2010 to before the disasterous Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 8.8% to 2.0% in March 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 77.3%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 4.3% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 115.0%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. . It indicates that from January 2010 to before the Wuhan Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 78,361 to 88,676 in March 2020. This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 13.2%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 87,395 This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of very little.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Maui County depicts it has a Unemployment Rate of 3.4% which is the third most unemployment rate of all other counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Humboldt County which shows a rate of 5.4% (58.4% larger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Maui County shows it has a Labor Force Participation of 66.5% which is the second most participation rates of all the counties in the greater Maui County region.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Maui County depicts full time employees approximately 3.6 times bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Maui County area. Maui County depicts it has a Single Earner Families of 25.3% which is the second smallest when ranked by families with a single earner of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Del Norte County which depicts a single earners rate of 33.0% (30.7% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Maui County shows it has a Families with No One Working of 18.9% which is in the middle range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest families with no one working in the area is Del Norte County which shows a families with no worker of 27.7% (46.3% larger).

Maui County Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Maui County community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Maui County depicts it has a Total In Poverty of 14,836 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Honolulu County which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 79,799 ( very much bigger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Maui County indicates it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 9.0% which is in the mid range of other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Humboldt County which depicts a percent of people in poverty of 19.7% (about twice as large).

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Maui County has the percentage of person in poverty 35 to 54 years in the mid range of other counties in the metro area at 15% of the total.

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Maui County has the percentage of white poverty rate in the mid range of other counties in the metro area at 15% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of black poverty rate at 31% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Del Norte County (33%), and #1 Humboldt County (36%) are larger. Third, it has the smallest proportion of american indian poverty rate at 4% of the total.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Maui County has the percentage of unmarried female with children and in poverty the second smallest when sorted by married with children and in poverty of all the other counties in the metropolitan area at 6% of the total. Figure 29 looks at only those people who make less than the poverty level of income and breaks down there employment status. Maui County has the largest proportion of people who are in poverty and unemployed at 23.7% of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Maui County depicts it has a Public Assistance Percent of 10.7% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Del Norte County which shows a households with public assistance of 20.0% (about twice as large).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Maui County shows it has a Gini Index of 44.1% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area.

Maui County Work Commute Charts

Figure 33 shows a more detailed view of how the population commutes to work for (for example to downtown Maui County or elsewhere.) Maui County has the largest proportion of people who take a Subway or elevated rail at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who take Light rail, streetcar or trolley at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who take the ferry at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Maui County has the percentage of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am the second smallest as measured by people who leave for work between 12am to 5am of all the other counties in the metro area at 4% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 11am to 12noon at 9% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Maui County has the percentage of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes in the mid range of other counties in the local area at 16% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 18% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Humboldt County (20%), and #1 Del Norte County (26%) are larger.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Maui County shows it has a Avg Commute Time of 22 which is the third most average commute time of all other counties in the greater Maui County region. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Maui County shows average commute time in minutes for men 12.6% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Maui County has the percentage of no vehicle available the second smallest when ranked by no vehicle available of all the other counties in the metro area at 16% of the total. Second, it has in the intermediate range of other counties in the metro area in order of 1 vehicle available at 36% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of 3 vehicles available at 13% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Kauai County with 13%. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of 4 vehicles available at 11% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Kauai County with 12%. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Maui County depicts it has a Work in city or place where live of 31% which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Del Norte County which depicts a people who both work and live in the same city of 44% (39.7% larger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 43%, Maui County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, versus the state of Hawaii, people who both work and live in the same city of 39%, Maui County is about 24.5% smaller.

Maui County Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Maui County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $101,855 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations category. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Maui County depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $91,159 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations aggregate. The table in Figure 48, shows Maui County employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Maui County Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Maui County depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 43% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses group.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Maui County depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 21% for the self employed in professional, scientific, management, administrative services category.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Maui County depicts it has a Self Employment Income of $41,518 which is the second most average annual self employment income of all the counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Honolulu County which shows an average annual self employment income of $43,943 (only about 5.8% larger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $40,101, Maui County is only about 3.5% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Hawaii, average annual self employment income of $41,429, Maui County is about the same size.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Maui County shows total number of self-employed men 33.8% larger as the total number of self-employed women.