Maunaloa, Molokai
Maunaloa is located on the western side of Molokai. In 2000 the total population was 230. But even though it's a small village, Maunaloa is home to people from diverse ethnicity backgrounds. Approximately 16% of the population is Caucasian, 19% are Asian, 0.5% African American and about 35% are Pacific Islanders. Hispanic and Latinos make up 5% and the rest have a mixed background of two or more ethnicities.
The majority of the population used to work at Molokai Ranch, which closed in March 2008. The ranch was the largest employer in the area and after its closure, Maunaloa residents were forced to look for jobs elsewhere, many of whom still can’t find one.
Before Molokai Ranch closed, the medium household income was $22,232 and already a quarter of the population lived below the poverty line.
Maunaloa's zip code is 96770.
Maunaloa Overview
- Small population with diverse ethnci backgrounds
- Molokai Ranch was the local attraction and major employer before its closure in March 2008
Location: 460 Mauna Loa Hwy on the western side of Molokai
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