Maui County Income Charts

This section shows the Maui County Hawaii economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2022 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Maui County depicts it has a Median earnings of $51,540 which is the third most median earnings of all other counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Honolulu County which depicts a median earnings of $55,517 (7.7% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $53,269, Maui County is only about 3.4% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of Hawaii, median earnings per worker of $53,754, Maui County is only about 4.3% 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 $88,249 which is the second most median income of all the counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest median household income in the area is Honolulu County which depicts a median income of $92,600 (only about 4.9% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $69,021, Maui County is 27.9% larger. Also, compared to the state of Hawaii, median household income of $88,005, Maui County is about the same size.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Maui County metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it has the smallest proportion of earnings between $10,000 and $14,999 at 4.5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of earnings between $20,000 and $49,999 at 24.0% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 second most average hours of all the counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest average hours in the area is Honolulu County which shows an average hours of 39.1 ( only slightly 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 $25.74 which is the third most average hourly earnings of all other counties in the greater Maui County region. The county with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Curry County which depicts an average hourly earnings of $27.70 (7.6% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $26.40, Maui County is only about 2.6% smaller. Also, in contrast to the state of Hawaii, average hourly earnings of $26.71, 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 16.7% which is in the center range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Kauai County which shows a percentage self employed of 20.0% (19.7% larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-under 25 years at $91,545 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Kauai County ($91,582), and #1 Honolulu County ($92,261) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $98,795 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Honolulu County with $110,471. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-45 to 64 years at $71,999 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Honolulu County with $81,111.

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 26.5% which is the second smallest when ranked by households with retirement income of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Curry County which depicts a households with retirement income of 33.1% (24.8% 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 $102,940 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Honolulu County with $114,582. Second, it has the largest proportion of white family income at $130,029 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of black family income at $132,833 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of american indian family income at $104,276 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Kauai County ($112,723), and #1 Honolulu County ($114,866) are larger. In addition, it has the largest proportion of asian family income at $88,125 of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of hawaiian family income at $91,630 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Kauai County with $92,753.

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 shows it has the hightest cost of 228.3 for the cost of housing group.

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 shows that from February 2010 to before the Wuhan Coronavirus/COVID Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 8.5% to 2.0% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 76.5%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 3.9% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 95.0%. 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 depicts that from February 2010 to before the Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 78,103 to 88,676 in March 2020. This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 13.5%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 87,891 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 shows it has a Unemployment Rate of 3.7% which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Humboldt County which depicts a rate of 5.5% (46.5% larger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Maui County depicts it has a Labor Force Participation of 65.9% 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 3.5 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 shows it has a Single Earner Families of 25.8% which is the second smallest when ranked by families with a single earner of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Humboldt County which depicts a single earners rate of 30.9% (19.9% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Maui County depicts it has a Families with No One Working of 19.0% which is the second smallest in order of families with no one working of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest families with no one working in the area is Curry County which shows a families with no worker of 39.7% (about twice as large).

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 15,423 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Honolulu County which indicates a total people earning less than the poverty level of 84,447 ( considerably 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 depicts it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 9.5% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Humboldt County which shows a percent of people in poverty of 20.3% (about twice as large).

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 middle range of other counties in the local area at 15% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by white poverty rate of all the other counties in the local area in order of american indian poverty rate at 6% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest when sorted by white poverty rate of all the other counties in the greater region when sorted by hawaiian poverty rate at 11% 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 less than most other counties in the greater region at 13% 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 22.3% 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 shows it has a Public Assistance Percent of 10.5% which is the smallest when sorted by households with public assistance of all the other counties in the area. The county with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Del Norte County which depicts a households with public assistance of 21.7% (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 44.8% which is the third most the gini index of all other counties in the greater Maui County region.

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 Light rail, streetcar or trolley at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who take the ferry at 0% 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 less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at 15% of the total.

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 18.7% 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 less than most other counties in the greater region at 16% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of 4 vehicles available at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. 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 32% which is the second smallest in terms of people who both work and live in the same city of all the other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Curry County which shows a people who both work and live in the same city of 55% (74.0% larger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 44%, 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 23.9% 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 $104,529 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations group. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Maui County depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $94,136 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations grouping. 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 shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 41% 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 shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 23% for the self employed in professional, scientific, management, administrative services classification.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Maui County shows it has a Self Employment Income of $47,374 which is at the top of all other counties in the greater Maui County region. Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $42,141, Maui County is 12.4% larger. Also, in contrast to the state of Hawaii, average annual self employment income of $43,649, Maui County is 8.5% larger.

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.