Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Wafuea-Mākena is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 5,671 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Wailea-Mākena is located at 20°41′24″N 156°26′21″W (20.690104, -156.439108)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 69.5 km² (26.8 mi²). 58.6 km² (22.6 mi²) of it is land and 10.9 km² (4.2 mi²) of it (15.62%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,671 people, 2,520 households, and 1,522 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 96.8/km² (250.6/mi²). There are 5,099 housing units at an average density of 87.0/km² (225.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 75.70% White, 0.79% African American, 0.51% Native American, 10.53% Asian, 2.10% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 9.35% from two or more races. 5.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,520 households out of which 20.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% are married couples living together, 5.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% are non-families. 26.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.68.

In the CDP the population is spread out with 16.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP is $56,806, and the median income for a family is $66,923. Males have a median income of $36,788 versus $30,884 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $35,342. 6.6% of the population and 5.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Resorts

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View from Wailea Gold Golf Course

Wailea Resort is a 1,500 acre, master-planned resort located on Maui's sunny, southern leeward coast. Its development is guided by two important documents: a master plan that allegedly ensures low density and good community planning, and the Wailea Community Association's design guidelines which claim to preserve Maui's island environment in all new building projects. Wailea was named one of the country's 99 Best Recreational & Residential Private Communities in America. Many of Wailea's single-family and condominium complexes offer gated entryways for enhanced security and privacy. Utilities are buried underground, and roadways are landscaped. Nearby are Wailea's many amenities, including restaurants, championship golf courses, tennis facilities, shopping, and beaches.

Wailea is home to several prominent resort properties including the Grand Wailea Resort & Spa, Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort, the Wailea Marriott Resort, the Four Seasons Resort Maui, and the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui.