Haiku at a Glance
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 in Bullet Points
- Located in northern part of Maui, near Paia
- Small town with a few restaurants and shops
Haiku Location
Haiku, Maui, HI 96708
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Location: Haiku, HI, US
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