per year. Demographics As of the 2000 Census, there were 20,146 people, 5,880 households, and 4,421 families in the CDP. The population density was . There were 6,079 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 10.06% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 53.62% Asian, 9.91% Pacific Islander, 1.47% from other races, and 24.42% from two or more races. 8.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 5,880 households, 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 20.3% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.76. The age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males. The median household income was $46,656 and the median family income was $52,610. Males had a median income of $30,659 versus $26,282 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,049. 11.8% of the population and 9.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.8% of those under the age of 18 and 11.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Economy Major employers in Kahului include Walmart, Maui Electric Company, Macy's, Hale Makua Health Services, Aloha Air Cargo, Zippy's, Roberts Hawaii, and University of Hawaii Maui College. Education Public schools in Kahului include Maui High School, Maui Waena Intermediate School, Kahului Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School, and Pomaika'i Elementary School. Points of interest Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum in nearby Puʻunene Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Tasaka Guri-Guri — known for its "guri-guri" frozen dessert. King's Cathedral Maui, the central hub for King's Cathedral and Chapels, an international megachurch. References Census-designated places in Maui County, Hawaii Populated places on Maui Populated coastal places in Hawaii