Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town settled in 1900, now home to 946 people.
Hana’s rent at the middle of the market is $3,501 a month, above both Hawaii’s towns ($2,015 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Of the 94 Hawaii towns we compare, none has a lower typical journey to work than Hana. 59% of the land in Hana is conserved, where Hawaii’s towns sit at 12% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Hana has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Loaloa Heiau and Piilanihale Heiau. Hana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
1,235 counted in 2010 and 1,526 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2023 and 4 maps from 1957 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hana. Close and well known come first.
6 mi National ParkHaleakala National Park854K visitors a year
3 mi GardenKahanu Garden
32 mi Zoo & aquariumMaui Ocean Center
in town GardenKaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens
29 mi MuseumAlexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
20 mi GardenKula Botanical GardenHaleakala National Park: Michael Oswald, Public domain · Kahanu Garden: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0 · Maui Ocean Center: Richard N Horne, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens: Travisthurston, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum: Joel Bradshaw, Public domain · Kula Botanical Garden: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us
Hana is unincorporated, so Maui County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hana.
In Hana, the trail network density is 1.2 miles per square mile. Across 3 parks and preserves: 14 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hana Beach Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Hana Ball Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Paani Mai Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The Hawaii Department of Education school district runs its public schools. The largest public high school is Hana High & Elementary School, with 368 students. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hana High & Elementary SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 368 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Hana after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2026. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in the town than in 83% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Hana break down as 52% from inland flooding and 24% from earthquakes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among 94 Hawaii towns, just 5 have a higher midpoint age than Hana. Children under 18 are 7% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). Four-year graduates: 28% of adults 25 and older here, 36% across Hawaii.
| Hana | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 years | 41.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 31% | 29% |
59% women, 41% men
About 69 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.6 points). Across Hawaii, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 100% are men (HI 51%).
| Hana | HI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.8% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.7% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 23.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.7% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.2% | 26.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.6% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.9% | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.7% | 13.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
The top destinations are Urban Honolulu (18%), Wailuku (6%) and Wailea (5%). In Hana, the median household income is $54,000. Jobs locally fell by 74 from 2013 to 2023, to 273. For half of commuters, work is under 43 miles away.
| Hana | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 27% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $100,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 18% | 3.7% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Hana, 17% have been diagnosed with depression. 25% of adults in Hana worry about having enough food; 73% had a checkup this year.
| Hana | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 76% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hana | HI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.7% | 8.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 5.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The share of households in Hana who are owner-occupiers: 58%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Hana; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Hana residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Hawaii.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
3 places in Hana on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 notable people were born in Hana.
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
Hāna is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. Hāna 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-mile-long (84 km) highway along Maui's northern shore, via boat, and with commercial air service to Hana Airport.
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Hana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Isabella Abbott and Kalākua Kaheiheimālie.
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