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American Community Survey, Lahaina Census-Designated Place

U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau

Demographic and housing data for Lahaina pre-fire; baseline for understanding displacement and recovery needs

Census data for the Lahaina Census-Designated Place (2019-2023) is cited throughout the thesis for baseline demographic and housing statistics. Key figures drawn from this source include: over 83% of Lahaina residents were renters before the fire, the fire displaced approximately 6,000-7,000 residents, and housing costs exceeded what service-industry wages could sustain. These statistics inform the thesis’s emphasis on renter protections and the 2,200-unit re-densification target.