Haiku, Maui
Haiku is a country-style village located in the northern part of Maui, approximately 4.9 miles (7.8 km) from Paia. Though Haiku has no beach, the town is located just a few minutes from beach towns like Wailea and Kihei and just 5 minutes away from the windsurfing capital Hookipa Beach. Haiku was once a thriving pineapple plantation with two canneries. However, the town experienced a decline in commercial activity when the main refinery transferred to Kahului. After a few years, people started returning and inhabit the place. Only then the commercial life in Haiku resumed. Today, this rustic community has eateries, shops, cafes and spas.
Haiku is one of Hawaii’s unincorporated towns, which means that it is not part of any municipality and not subject to city taxes. For census purposes, Haiku is considered as part of Pauwela. In 2000, the Haiku-Pauwela census designated place (CDP) had a population count of 7, 631 people, a number which comprised 2,725 households. It had a population growth rate of 16% and an estimated population density of 484 people per square mile.
Haiku-Pauwela is a community of diverse racial groups, though some groups are demographically more dominant than others. More than half of the population in the CDP are Caucasians and about a quarter are Asians. People from two or more races make up the 23.75% of the population while Hispanics constitute 7.16%. Smaller but still significant groups include African-Americans (0.67%) and Native Americans (0.39%).
The combined household income of Haiku-Pauwela averaged $51, 262. The CDPs per capita income was $25, 557.
Haiku’s zip code is 96708.
Haiku Overview
- Located in northern part of Maui, near Paia
- Small town with a few restaurants and shops
Location: North Maui
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