Launiupoko, HI is a small community located on the west side of Maui. It has a population of 620 people and a population density of 102 people per square mile. Despite its small size, it is home to many businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events. This small town offers visitors and locals alike plenty to do year-round. Popular local businesses in Launiupoko include the Aloha Market & Catering Company, Launiupoko Beach Park Store & Café, and the Plantation House Restaurant. In addition to these businesses, there are also many wonderful outdoor activities like fishing, surfing, swimming at beaches such as Baby Beach or Launiupoko Beach Park (which is also home to the annual Maui Brewing Co Sunset Concert Series), snorkeling at nearby Molokini Crater or Honolua Bay, golfing at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course or Kapalua Bay Golf Course; mountain biking at Wailea/Makena Area Trails; and exploring the nearby Olowalu Petroglyphs. Other organizations in town include The West Maui Kumiawa Conservation Association which helps protect local resources; and The Friends of Makena which advocates for access to outdoor recreational opportunities while preserving cultural and natural resources unique to Makena. There are also several sporting events hosted throughout the year such as The Kihei Aquatics Long Distance Open Water Swim Challenge which takes place every April; The Lahaina Civic Center Dragon Boat Race held every June; and The Hawaiian Paddle Sports Festival in September. No matter what time of year you visit Launiupoko you're sure to have plenty of things to do!
The population in Launiupoko is 620. There are 116 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Launiupoko is 54.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Launiupoko is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Launiupoko
- 64.7% are married
- 20.2% are divorced
- 42.4% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Launiupoko
- 74.8% are White
- 1.1% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.8% claim Other
- 6.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 11.7% Two or more races
- 3.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander