Launiupoko, Hawaii

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Population in 2010: 588.
Males: 254  (43.2%)
Females: 334  (56.8%)
Median resident age:

55.6 years
Hawaii median age:

40.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2021: $76,273
Launiupoko:

$76,273
HI:

$84,857

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $38,342

Launiupoko CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $744,400
Launiupoko:

$744,400
HI:

$722,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: over $1,000,000

Median gross rent in 2021: $2,894.

March 2022 cost of living index in Launiupoko: 109.8 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 4.5%

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  • Races in Launiupoko, HI (2021)
    • 45072.8%White alone
    • 7211.7%Two or more races
    • 386.1%Hispanic
    • 345.5%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 101.6%Asian alone
    • 61.0%Black alone

Races in Launiupoko detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (10.1%), Scottish (7.3%), English (6.4%), German (5.0%), European (4.6%), Scandinavian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: HST (no DST) time zone

Elevation: 200 feet

104 residents are foreign born (8.6% Oceania, 3.1% Europe, 2.3% North America).

This place:

16.8%
Hawaii:

18.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $3,926 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Koolaupoko, HI (81.9 miles , pop. 117,994).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Honolulu, HI (82.1 miles , pop. 371,657).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2502.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Lahaina, HI (1.6 miles ),
Olowalu, HI (1.8 miles),
Kaanapali, HI (2.4 miles ),
Mahinahina, HI (2.6 miles ),
Napili-Honokowai, HI (2.8 miles ),
Waikapu, HI (3.0 miles ),
Waihee-Waikapu, HI (3.0 miles ),
Kapalua, HI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 20.86 N, Longitude: 156.65 W

Distribution of median household income in Launiupoko, HI in 2021
Distribution of house value in Launiupoko, HI in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.4%
Hawaii:

3.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 41.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

41.5
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 3.87. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.87
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Launiupoko-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Hawaii state average. It is 1690% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/29/1975 at 14:47:40, a magnitude 7.2 (6.0 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 UK, 7.2 MS, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 142.9 miles away from Launiupoko center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths)
On 8/21/1951 at 10:57:00, a magnitude 6.9 (6.9 UK, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 87.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/15/2006 at 17:07:49, a magnitude 6.7 (6.2 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.7 MW) earthquake occurred 81.1 miles away from Launiupoko center
On 10/15/2006 at 17:07:49, a magnitude 6.7 (6.7 MD, Depth: 23.7 mi) earthquake occurred 82.0 miles away from Launiupoko center
On 5/4/2018 at 22:32:54, a magnitude 6.9 (6.9 MW, Depth: 3.6 mi) earthquake occurred 151.0 miles away from Launiupoko center
On 11/16/1983 at 16:13:00, a magnitude 6.7 (6.4 MB, 6.7 MS, 6.7 MW) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from the city center, causing $6,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Maui County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Fires: 4, Storms: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, High Surfs: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Earthquake: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Tsunami Wave: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Launiupoko:

  • KAHANA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; LAHAINA, HI)
  • HOSPICE MAUI (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WAILUKU, HI)
  • HALE MAKUA - WAILUKU (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WAILUKU, HI)
  • HALE MAKUA HOME HEALTH SERVICE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; WAILUKU, HI)
  • MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; WAILUKU, HI)
  • THE ARC OF MAUI - MANA OLA (Hospital, about 12 miles away; KAHULUI, HI)
  • HALE MAKUA - KAHULUI (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KAHULUI, HI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Launiupoko:

  • University of Hawaii Maui College (about 12 miles; Kahului, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,492)
  • Kapiolani Community College (about 80 miles; Honolulu, HI; FT enrollment: 5,069)
  • Chaminade University of Honolulu (about 81 miles; Honolulu, HI; FT enrollment: 2,610)
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa (about 82 miles; Honolulu, HI; FT enrollment: 16,461)
  • Hawaii Pacific University (about 85 miles; Honolulu, HI; FT enrollment: 5,506)
  • Honolulu Community College (about 86 miles; Honolulu, HI; FT enrollment: 2,538)
  • Leeward Community College (about 94 miles; Pearl City, HI; FT enrollment: 4,589)

Points of interest:

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Reservoir: Kauaula Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Launiupoko: Launiu Poko State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beaches: Awalua (A), Waianukole (B), Kulanaokalai Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Maui County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Hawaii:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.1%
Whole state:

68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.2%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Launiupoko:

Marital status in Launiupoko, HI
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 63.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Launiupoko:

  • High school or higher: 97.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Hawaii average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Launiupoko, HI (based on Maui County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic35,17922
Evangelical Protestant15,92876
Other14,35353
Mainline Protestant3,90237
Orthodox151
None85,457-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 41
Maui County:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Hawaii:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 26
This county:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Hawaii:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Maui County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Hawaii:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 190
Maui County:

13.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Maui County:

7.4%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Maui County:

22.6%
Hawaii:

20.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Maui County:

10.6%
Hawaii:

9.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Launiupoko:

  • KUAU (1570 AM; 50 kW; HAIKU, HI; Owner: FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD-KAHULUI, MAUI)
  • KMVI (550 AM; 5 kW; WAILUKU, HI; Owner: PACIFIC RADIO GROUP,INC.)
  • KNUI (900 AM; 5 kW; KAHULUI, HI; Owner: PACIFIC RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAIM (870 AM; 50 kW; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF HAWAII, INC.)
  • KAOI (1110 AM; 5 kW; KIHEI, HI; Owner: VISIONARY RELATED ENTERTAINMENT, INC)
  • KORL (690 AM; 10 kW; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: NEW WAVE BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KGU (760 AM; 10 kW; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF HAWAII, INC.)
  • KSSK (590 AM; 8 kW; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHVH (830 AM; 10 kW; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHNR (650 AM; 10 kW; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF HAWAII, INC.)
  • KLHT (1040 AM; 10 kW; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF HONOLULU, INC.)
  • KHCM (940 AM; 10 kW; WAIPAHU, HI; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF HAWAII, INC.)
  • KIPA (620 AM; 10 kW; NAALEHU, HI; Owner: BIG ISLAND RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Launiupoko:

  • KKUA (90.7 FM; WAILUKU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KPOA (93.5 FM; LAHAINA, HI; Owner: PACIFIC RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • K220HA (91.9 FM; KIHEI, HI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K210CM (89.9 FM; KIHEI, HI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KONI (104.7 FM; LANAI CITY, HI; Owner: HOCHMAN HAWAII PUBLISHING, INC.)
  • KLHI-FM (101.1 FM; LAHAINA, HI; Owner: PACIFIC RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KNUI-FM (99.9 FM; KAHULUI, HI; Owner: PACIFIC RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KJMD (98.3 FM; PUKALANI, HI; Owner: PACIFIC RADIO GROUP,INC.)
  • KAOI-FM (95.1 FM; WAILUKU, HI; Owner: VISIONARY RELATED ENTERTAINMENT INC)
  • KPMW (105.5 FM; HALIIMAILE, HI; Owner: REY-CEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K244AG (96.7 FM; MAUI, HI; Owner: VISIONARY RELATED ENTERTAINMENT, INC)
  • KLHI-FM1 (101.1 FM; LAHAINA, HI; Owner: LAHAINA BROADCASTING CO., LTD)

TV broadcast stations around Launiupoko:

  • K27DW (Channel 27; WAILUKU, HI; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • KWHM (Channel 21; WAILUKU, HI; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.1mTotal length
  • 40,200Total average daily traffic
  • 29,997Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Launiupoko, HI
  • 69.9%No fuel used
  • 14.5%Solar energy
  • 9.8%Electricity
  • 4.1%Utility gas
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Launiupoko, HI
  • 75.0%No fuel used
  • 12.5%Electricity
  • 7.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Utility gas


Launiupoko compared to Hawaii state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Launiupoko on our top lists:

  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Austria (population 500+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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