Hana, Hawai'i
Encyclopedia
Hāna is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii
, United States
. The population was 2,291 at the 2010 census. Hana is located at the eastern end of the island of Maui
and is one of the most isolated communities in the state. It is reached mainly via the Hana Highway
, a long, winding, 52 miles (83.7 km) long highway along Maui's northern shore.
Near Hana are several swimming holes in the Haleakala National Park
.
The Hana Airport
offers flights with regular service to the Big Island
, Kahului, and Oahu
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), of which, 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) of it (37.64%) is water.
of 2010, Hana had 2,291 residents, (up from 709 in 2000), 191 households (in 2000), and 139 families (in 2000) residing in the CDP. The 2010 population density
was 654 (326.0 in 2000) people per square mile. There were 1135 (253) housing units at an average density of 324/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 31.7% White (13.26%), .2% African American (0.14%), 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.7% Asian (6.91%), 27.5% Pacific Islander (39.92%), 0.4% from other races
(0.28%), and 35.7% from two or more races (39.49%). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3 of the population (6.35%).
Pending further 2010 data, as of 2000, there were 191 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples
living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.71 and the average family size was 4.40.
As of 2000, in the CDP the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
As of 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $50,833, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $26,146 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $14,672. About 5.6% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii
Maui County, Hawaii
-National protected areas:* Haleakala National Park* Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge* Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge- Demographics :As of the 2000 Census, there were 128,094 people, 43,507 households, and 29,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,291 at the 2010 census. Hana is located at the eastern end of the island of Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
and is one of the most isolated communities in the state. It is reached mainly via the Hana Highway
Hana Highway
The Hāna Highway is a long stretch of Hawaii State Routes 36 and 360 which connects Kahului with the town of Hāna in east Maui. On the east after Kalepa bridge, Hana Highway continues to Kīpahulu as Route 31 , the first section of which is unofficially considered to be part of Hāna Highway...
, a long, winding, 52 miles (83.7 km) long highway along Maui's northern shore.
Near Hana are several swimming holes in the Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park
Haleakalā National Park is a United States national park located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. The park covers an area of , of which is a wilderness area...
.
The Hana Airport
Hana Airport
Hana Airport is a regional airport of the State of Hawai'i on the east shore of the island of Maui, northwest of the unincorporated town of Hana. It is primarily a commuter facility used by unscheduled air taxis and general aviation...
offers flights with regular service to the Big Island
Hawaii (island)
The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean...
, Kahului, and Oahu
Oahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
.
Geography
Hana is located at 20°46′12"N 155°59′39"W (20.770017, -155.994179).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), of which, 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) of it (37.64%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, Hana had 2,291 residents, (up from 709 in 2000), 191 households (in 2000), and 139 families (in 2000) residing in the CDP. The 2010 population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 654 (326.0 in 2000) people per square mile. There were 1135 (253) housing units at an average density of 324/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 31.7% White (13.26%), .2% African American (0.14%), 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.7% Asian (6.91%), 27.5% Pacific Islander (39.92%), 0.4% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
(0.28%), and 35.7% from two or more races (39.49%). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3 of the population (6.35%).
Pending further 2010 data, as of 2000, there were 191 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.71 and the average family size was 4.40.
As of 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $50,833, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $26,146 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $14,672. About 5.6% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Points of interest
- Kahanu GardenKahanu GardenKahanu Garden is a botanical garden located on the Hāna Highway near Hāna, Maui, Hawaii. It is one of five gardens of the non-profit National Tropical Botanical Garden, the others being McBryde, Allerton, and Limahuli Garden and Preserve on Kauai, and The Kampong in Florida.The garden was...
- Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical GardensKaia Ranch Tropical Botanical GardensKaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens is a small botanical garden located on the grounds of the Kaia Ranch Bed and Breakfast , 470 Ulaino Road, Hāna, Maui, Hawaii....
- Hana Beach Park
- Hana Ball Park
- Pailoa Bay
- Hamoa Beach
- Wai'anapanapa State ParkWai'anapanapa State ParkWaianapanapa State Park is a area in Hana, Maui, Hawaii, at the end of Waianapanapa Road off Hana Highway, east of Kahului. The park includes views a seabird colonies, anchialine pools, native hala forest, caves, heiau , a natural arch, sea stacks, blowholes and a small black sand beach....