Maalaea is a cdp located in Maui County, in the state of Hawaii (HI), United States. Nestled in the Pacific division of the West region, it covers an area of 4.8 square miles (12.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 10 ft. With a population of approximately 454 residents, Maalaea offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 52.86% males and 47.14% females, and it has a population density of 95.18 people per square mile (36.75/km²). Maalaea lies at a latitude of 20.81 and a longitude of -156.49, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (18.3%), German (20.9%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 96753.