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Lahaina, Hawaii

Lahaina (Lahaina,, ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. On the northwest coast of the island of Maui, it encompasses Lahaina town and the Kaanapali and Kapalua beach resorts. As of the 2020 census, Lahaina had a resident population of 12,702. The CDP spans the coast along Hawaii Route 30 from a tunnel at the south end, through Olowalu, and to the CDPs of Kaanapali and Napili-Honokowai to the north.

On August 8–9, 2023, a wildfire destroyed approximately 80% of Lahaina. As of February 14, 2024, 101 deaths have been confirmed and two people remain missing.

Modern name, etymology and pronunciations
Protestant missionaries sent by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) began organizing a way to write the Hawaiian language with English letters between 1820–1826 after they reached Hawaii.

"'The long English sound of i is represented by ai, as in Lahaina, where the second syllable is accented, and pronounced like the English word high'."

According to Thrums Hawaiian Annual of 1921 the proper pronunciation of Lahaina is La-hai-ná.

Lahaina has different pronunciations depending on how diacritical marks are applied.

Ancient names
Lahaina was originally called Lele in Hawaiian and was known for its breadfruit trees. Lele means jump or fly. Albert Pierce Taylor explains its relationship to the area as the "flying piece of kuleana, that which sticks out from the sea".

In 1915, James N.K. Keola, in an article in Mid-Pacific Magazine entitled "Old Lahaina", wrote: "Lahaina is said to have received its name from La, the sun, and haina, merciless. A bald-headed chief who lived at Kauaula Valley, while going to and fro without a hat, felt annoyed at the effects of the scorching rays of the burning sun. He looked up and gazed into the heavens and cursed at the sun thus: He keu hoi keia o ka la haina!". On July 13, 1920, the Star Bulletin published several theories on the name's origins that included the bald-headed chief legend, as well as theories that included the belief that the name goes back to 11th century as Laha aina (Proclaiming land).

Other interpretations of the name include "day (of) sacrifice" and "day (of) explanation". Inez MacPhee Ashdown (1899–1992), historian and founder of Maui Historical Society, believed the name was Lahaʻaina, meaning "land (of) prophecy", because of the number of kahuna nui (high priest) prophecies made there.

Early rulers
The first mōʻī or aliʻi nui (supreme ruler) of western Maui was Haho, the son of Paumakua a huanuikalalailai. This line produced the subsequent rulers.

The name Lele was adopted during the reign of Kakaʻalaneo. He held court there during joint rule with his brother Kakae, while living on a hill called Kekaʻa. They were the sons and heirs of Kaulahea I. Kakaʻalaneo first planted breadfruit trees while his son Kaululaʻau is credited with expelling ghosts from Lānaʻi and putting the island under the rule of his father and uncle. Kakae's son Kahekili I succeeded his father and uncle as ruler. Kahekili I's successor was his son Kawaokaohele, who was succeeded by his own son Piʻilani

Piʻilani was the first ruler of the entire island of Maui when he extended his sovereignty over East Maui. The aliʻi of Hāna district accepted him as supreme ruler. Piʻilani also controlled the neighboring islands of Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and parts of Molokaʻi.

In 1738, Lahaina and most of West Maui were the sites of a series of battles between the forces of Kamehamehanui Aiʻluau with his uncle and ally Alapaʻi, the ali‘i nui of Hawaii Island, against his half-brother Kauhiʻaimokuakama with his ally Peleʻioholani, the ali‘i nui of Oʻahu. The war ended in a truce between Alapaʻi and Peleʻioholani and the capture and execution of Kauhiʻaimokuakama by drowning. The remains of the fallen soldiers from both sides are said to be buried in the sands of Kāʻanapali district.

Western contact
On November 26, 1778 Captain James Cook's ships appeared near Maui while the island's monarch Kahekili II battled the forces of Kalaniʻōpuʻu, the ali‘i nui of Hawaii Island. He did not land on the island but was greeted by the warriors of Kalaniʻōpuʻu including a young Kamehameha I in their war canoes. The base of the Kamehameha statue in Honolulu depicts the warrior meeting Cook off the coast of Lahaina.

Kahekili II
British explorer George Vancouver visited in 1793 and unsuccessfully attempted to mediate a peace between Kahekili and Kalaniʻōpuʻu's successor Kamehameha I. During his visit, he gave a description of the constant warfare on Lahaina: "The village of Raheina ... seemed to be pleasantly situated on a space of low or rather gently elevated land, in the midst of a grove of bread-fruit, cocoa-nut, and other trees...In the village the houses seemed to be numerous and to be well inhabited. A few of the natives visited the ships; these brought but little with them, and most of them were in very small miserable canoes. These circumstances strongly indicated their poverty, and proved what had been frequently asserted at Owhyhee, that Mowee and its neighbouring islands were reduced to great indigence by the wars in which for many years they had been engaged."

Kamehameha I and Kamehameha II
From 1802 to 1803, Kamehameha I stationed his large fleet of peleleu war-canoes in Lahaina. While there, he wrote to the last independent ruler of Kauaʻi, Kaumualiʻi, asking him to acknowledge his overlordship. Although an invasion failed in 1804, Kaumualiʻi surrendered in 1810, uniting the Hawaiian Islands for the first time. Kamehameha II resided in Lahaina from December 1819 until February 1820, when he returned to Honolulu.

Christian missionaries
American Protestant missionaries from the ABCFM arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1820, setting up stations on Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. However, the first mission station on Maui was not established until 1823 by Reverend Charles Stewart and William Richards. The two men and their family accompanied Queen Keōpūolani, the wife of Kamehameha I, and her daughter Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena from Oʻahu to Lahaina. They were tasked with instructing the queen about Christianity, to which Keōpūolani converted on her deathbed. The missionaries erected a temporary church made of wooden poles and a thatched roof. In 1824, at the chiefs' request, Betsey Stockton started the first mission school open to common people. Maui Governor Hoapili ordered the construction of a stone church. The cornerstone of the Waiola Church (originally named Ebenezera or Waineʻe Church) was laid on September 14, 1828. In 1831, missionaries founded Lahainaluna Seminary (present-day Lahainaluna High School) where Hawaiian boys and young men (among them historian David Malo) were educated in the religion and in crafts such as carpentry, printing, engraving, and agriculture. The school published the first Hawaiian language newspaper in 1834. Teachers and students were instrumental in the translation of the Bible into Hawaiian.

Whaling
Lahaina was an important destination for 19th-century whalers who came to reprovision their ships with fresh water, fruit, potatoes and other vegetables. The town provided ample rest and recreation for their crew whose presence frequently led to conflicts with the local missionaries. On more than one occasion the conflict became so severe that sailors rioted. The British whaling ship John Palmer in 1827 shelled Lahaina. In response, Governor Hoapili built the Old Lahaina Fort in 1831 to protect the town from unruly sailors.

Kamehameha III
Kamehameha III resided in a traditional royal compound on the sacred island of Mokuʻula located on Mokuhinia lake in the middle of Lahaina from 1837 to 1845. He built a two-story, Western-style palace in 1838 named Hale Piula, although it was not completed before the court moved. During his residence, Kamehameha III signed and proclaimed the first Hawaiian constitution on October 8, 1840, at Luaʻehu, in Lahaina. The legislature's first meeting was held on April 1, 1841, also at Luaʻehu. With the growing commercial importance of Oʻahu, Kamehameha III moved the capital to Honolulu in 1845. Hale Piula was then transformed into a courthouse until it was heavily damaged in an 1858 storm. The following year, the Old Lahaina Courthouse was built as a replacement courthouse and customhouse at a site near the old fort. A banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) was planted near the site of Kamehameha I's first palace by William Owen Smith on April 24, 1873, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Christian missionaries. It survived as the oldest banyan tree in the state.

20th century
On January 1, 1919, a major fire destroyed more than thirty buildings in Lahaina before it was extinguished by residents. The 1919 fire led to the creation of the island-wide Maui Fire Department and adoption of fire safety standards.

2023 wildfire
Over August 8–9, 2023, much of Lahaina was destroyed by a wildfire amid dry and windy conditions exacerbated by Hurricane Dora. As of February 14, 2024, at least 101 people had been confirmed dead with two missing. The survivors were forced to evacuate as the fire incinerated thousands of structures. Pacific Disaster Center estimated damages at $5.52 billion as of August 11, 2023. Richard Bissen, the county mayor, summarized the situation: "I'm telling you, none of it's there. It's all burned to the ground." Among the structures destroyed were the Old Lahaina Courthouse, Waiola Church, Pioneer Inn, and Kimo's restaurant.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 24.1 km2, of which 20.2 km2 is land and 3.9 km2, or 16%, is water.

Climate
Lahaina town is one of the driest places in Hawaii, because it is in the rain shadow of Mauna Kahālāwai (West Maui Mountains). Many different climate zones define Lahaina's districts. The town is the driest and calmest and hosts a small boat harbor. Kaanapali is north of a wind line and has double the annual rainfall and frequent breezes. Kapalua and Napili have almost four times the annual rainfall compared to the town.

Lahaina has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BShs) with warm temperatures year-round, fairly wet winters, and dry summers.

Demographics
The population of Lahaina was 12,702 as of the 2020 Census.

34.8% were Asian, 27.9% were White, 0.1% were Black or African American, 0.1% were Native American or Alaska Native, 10.5% were Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 24.7% were from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race made up 11.5% of the population.

The population of Lahaina was 6,654 in the 1980 Census and 9,189 in the 1990 Census.

Arts and culture
Before the fire, Front Street stores and restaurants attracted many visitors and was the focal point of the Lahaina Historic District. The Bailey Museum, the Lahaina Courthouse, and the Prison lined the street. The historic district included 60 historic sites managed by the Lahaina Restoration. Front Street was ranked one of the "Top Ten Greatest Streets" by the American Planning Association. The Banyan Court Park featured was the largest banyan tree in the United States, reaching 60 ft (18m) in height with 46 ancillary trunks covering an area of 1.94 acres (0.78 hectares).

The 1831 fort retained reconstructed remains of its 20 ft walls and original cannons. Near the harbor were the historic Pioneer Inn and the Baldwin House, a historical landmark built in the 1800s. Whale-watching excursions were a popular pastime. The humpback whale is dominant, although sightings of fin, minke, Bryde's, blue, and North Pacific right whales have been reported.

Carthaginian II was a museum ship moored in the harbor of this former whaling port-of-call. Built in 1920 and brought to Maui in 1973, it served as a whaling museum until 2005. It was sunk in 95 ft of water about 1/2 mi offshore to create an artificial reef. It replaced an earlier replica of a whaler, Carthaginian, which was converted to film scenes for the 1966 movie Hawaii.

Hale Pai, located at Lahainaluna High School, is the site of Hawaii's first printing press, where Hawaii's first paper currency was printed in 1843. The "L" in the West Maui mountains stands for Lahainaluna High School which was built in 1904. West Maui mountain valleys are visible from town. The valleys are the backdrop for "the 5 o'clock rainbow" that appears almost every day.

Halloween was a major celebration, with crowds averaging between twenty and thirty thousand. Front Street was closed to vehicles, followed by the "Keiki Parade" of costumed children. Adults in costumes join in. Halloween night in Lahaina has been termed the "Mardi Gras of the Pacific". From 2008-2011 the celebration was curtailed following the objections of cultural advisers who claimed that it was an affront to Hawaiian culture, after which the County permitted the event to resume, citing economic reasons.

Sports
Each November, the Lahaina Civic Center hosts the Maui Invitational, a top early-season college basketball tournament. The 2023 tournament was moved to Honolulu because of the wildfires.

The Lahaina Aquatic Center hosts swim meets and water polo. Tennis events also take place.

Lahaina hosts the finish of the Victoria to Maui Yacht Race, which starts in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This race started in the 1960s and is held biannually.

The Plantation Course at Kapalua hosts the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament of Champions every January.

Popular culture
Movies, literature, and songs about, or filmed in Lahaina include:

 * 1959 - James A. Michener wrote "Hawaii", a historical fiction novel where much of it was set in Lahaina. It was the setting for the first Christian missionaries to Hawaii in the 1800s.

 * 1966 – Kui Lee wrote and sang "Lahaina Luna."

 * 1973 – Loggins and Messina had their song "Lahaina" lead off their 1973 album Full Sail.

 * 1976 - The Eagles song "The Last Resort", on the album Hotel California, includes lyrics about sailing to Lahaina and about the Jesus Coming Soon Church.

 * 2000 – Born and raised in Lahaina, Willie K wrote and sang "Katchi Katchi music Makawao" with lyrics that include "play the conga drums down in Lahaina".
 * 2010 – Hereafter, by Clint Eastwood, in which a tsunami ravages Front Street.

 * 2023 – The Doobie Brothers released a new charity song featuring Mick Fleetwood, Henry Kapono, and Jake Shimabukuro to raise money after the 2023 Hawaii wildfires.

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Lanai City, Hawaii

Lāna‘i City is a census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Lāna‘i, in Maui County, Hawai‘i, United States. The population was 3,332 at the 2020 census. Lāna‘i City is the island's commercial center. Many of the island's restaurants and shops are in the town square that surrounds Dole Park, and the only hospital on the island, Lāna‘i Community Hospital, is located near the park.

Lāna‘i City is served by Lāna‘i Airport (LNY).

Geography and climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.9 km2, all land.

Lāna‘i City experiences a tropical savanna climate (Köppen classification As) with a mostly dry summer season. The average temperature in January is almost cool enough to qualify this climate as a warm-winter form of a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csb) or a uniform rainfall Subtropical highland climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). An average monthly temperature of 64 F is the lower limit for tropical climate classification.

History
Lāna‘i was once the home of the pineapple plantation of entrepreneur James Drummond Dole, which spanned over 20000 acre and employed thousands of workers. Dole owned the entire island for a time, and in the 1920s built Lāna‘i City to house and serve the community of workers. It was the first model city in Hawai‘i. In 1923 several stores, a bank, a hospital, a theater, a church and business headquarters were built around an open park space. In 1930 model homes for couples featuring two bedrooms, a large living room, a kitchen, with running water, electricity and spacious yards were erected. The single men's houses had three furnished rooms and also running water and electricity.

In 2009, the corporation Castle & Cooke, which had been spun off from the Dole Food Company, announced its intent to demolish much of what remained of the historic district, including homes, a laundromat, and a jailhouse—all dating back to the 1920s—in order to build new commercial structures. The development would have included a supermarket described by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as "oversized" and "out-of-scale". The intact plantation town is something not found on any of the other Hawaiian Islands.

However, in June 2012, Castle & Cooke sold its island possessions (totaling 98% of the island) to billionaire Larry Ellison for $300 million.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,164 people, 1,148 households, and 796 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 885.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,343 housing units at an average density of 375.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.24% White, 0.13% African American, 0.38% Native American, 58.09% Asian, 7.02% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 20.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.74% of the population.

There were 1,148 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,271, and the median income for a family was $49,209. Males had a median income of $29,800 versus $27,065 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,668. About 8.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Urban infrastructure
Lanai City hosts a community hospital, a community health center, an Olympic-size public pool, a state-of-the art movie theater, a supermarket and a public library.

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Maalaea, Hawaii

Mā'alaea  (Māalaea) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 310 at the 2020 census. Mā‘alaea sits on the southern coast of the isthmus separating West Maui from the island’s Central Valley. Like other ahupua‘a (Hawaiian land divisions), it widens as it descends from mountain slopes into the sea, occupying 5.4 square miles of land and 2.3 miles of ocean. For more than a millennium, Mā‘alaea has been a crossroads, a landing place for Hawaiian kings and armies, and in time, whalers and sailing ships. Highways follow the ancient trails that once branched north to Wailuku (today Maui County’s governmental seat), west to Lahaina, and south to what are now the towns of Kīhei and Wailea. The name Mā‘alaea comes from the Hawaiian word ‘alae, the iron oxide from volcanic eruptions that gives the region its iron-rich red earth.

Geography
Mā‘alaea is located at 20.80944°N, -156.49083°W (20.809336, -156.490729).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 20.1 km2, of which 14.1 km2 is land and 6.0 km2, or 29.99%, is water.

== Māʻalaea History == The site of a 15th century fishing village, Mā‘alaea was home to a massive heiau (ceremonial site), petroglyphs, kauhale (dwellings) and ko‘a (fishing shrines), some of which remain on the hillsides above. For the region’s earliest inhabitants, Kapoli Spring, near the present-day harbor, was the main source of fresh water in this sometimes arid land.

On January 20, 1778, Captain James Cook and the crew of H.M.S. Endeavor became the first westerners to set foot in Hawai‘i. The decades that followed saw an ever-increasing population of missionaries, seafarers, adventurers, merchants and tradesmen from around the globe. By the late 1800s, Mā‘alaea had become a major destination for travelers to Maui. A detailed 1883 map of Mā‘alaea Bay shows a wharf, a hotel and cafe, a boathouse and more.

After the 1893 overthrow of Hawai‘i’s last queen, Liliuokalani, westerners turned former kingdom lands into vast sugar and pineapple plantations. Many of the Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and other immigrants they recruited to work in the fields remained in the islands after finishing their contracts, contributing to Hawai‘i’s multicultural society.

A small fishing village sprang up in Mā‘alaea; the 1910 census showed it populated mostly by Japanese (32 individuals) and 7 Hawaiians. That same year, the Maui Dry Goods Company opened a general store in Mā‘alaea, and by 1918, a local Japanese named Yosabaru Tsuboi had acquired the business, expanding it to include a popular fish market that featured the wares of the local fishing fleet. The majority of crews on Hawai‘i’s fishing boats were of Japanese ancestry; in Mā‘alaea, they carved the likeness of the Shinto god Ebisu-Sama, the protective deity of fishermen. The  statue and shrine remain in the village to this day. So does the Mā‘alaea General Store, a Maui landmark that is still open today—and listed on the National Historic Register.

In 1929, a World War I Navy pilot named Stanley C. Kennedy constructed Maui’s first airport: a 1,500-foot-long landing field in Mā‘alaea for his newly formed Inter-Island Airways. That year, two Sikorsky amphibian planes, holding eight passengers each, flew from Honolulu to Maui in 59 minutes. With flights between Maui and O‘ahu, Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i, Mā‘alaea was once again a crossroads for travelers.

The years leading up to World War II brought surfers to Mā‘alaea Bay, enticed by its irresistible waves. Among them is the “Mā‘alaea Freight Train.” It’s considered one of the world’s fastest rideable waves, but only occurs under the right conditions.

A dozen years later, as World War II raged in Europe, the U.S. Navy sailed 130 ships into Hawaiian waters, and in the months following the Imperial Japanese Navy’s attack on Pearl Harbor, sent thousands of Marines to Maui. The Fourth Marine Division set up training areas along the island’s leeward coast and put Mā‘alaea’s mudflats to use for live-fire exercises and a demolition training camp for underwater teams, preparing them for the conditions they would find on Iwo Jima, Saipan and Tinian. The Marines who had trained at Mā‘alaea went on to defeat the Japanese Army’s 43rd Infantry Division on Saipan. Relics from the Marines’ training exercises still lie submerged off Mā‘alaea Bay.

During the war, thousands of Japanese living in America, many of them citizens, were sent to internment camps on the U.S. mainland. In the predominantly Japanese village of Mā‘alaea, Keizo Ban, manager of Kīhei General Store, was the first to be arrested. Another was Reverend Masao Arine, who held services at Mā‘alaea’s Ebisoku Jinsha shrine.

In the 1950s, Hawai‘i’s economy began a decades-long shift from sugar and pineapple to tourism. The Hale Kini O Maalaea Polynesian Motel opened in 1956, five years after the Territory’s Department of Public Works completed the Lahaina Pali (cliff) Tunnel above Mā‘alaea Village, linking Maui’s Central Valley with Lahaina. As the island’s fledgling visitor industry emerged, so did Mā‘alaea small-boat harbor as a launching place for recreational vessels and commercial fishing boats. In 1968, the Coast Guard started stationing its cutter Cape Newagen there. A year later, Hollywood’s Mirisch Productions came to Mā‘alaea to film The Hawaiians. Based on the James Michener book, the movie starred Charlton Heston and Geraldine Chaplin.

By the 1980s, big ideas were in the air for the village and its environs: a national marine sanctuary for humpback whales, a much-debated harbor expansion, and commercial centers. These and many more proposed projects led to the creation of the Ma‘alaea Community Association in 1988. In its twenty-eight years, the MCA’s long list of initiatives and projects left a lasting legacy in the community.

More changes came to Mā‘alaea in the 1990s. The establishment of the Maui Ocean Center, the Pacific Whale Foundation’s headquarters and Mā‘alaea Village Shops would transform the quaint village into a must-see visitor attraction. In 1992, President George W. Bush signed into law the Oceans Act that established the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. A second refuge opened at Mā‘alaea’s Keālia Pond, protecting the endangered Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian coot, Hawaiian monk seal, and two species of Hawaiian sea turtles.

In 1994, the state’s new trails program, Nā Ala Hele, began restoring the serpentine Lahaina Pali Trail, connecting Lahaina and Mā‘alaea along slopes containing 18 historic sites, including ancient rock walls and petroglyphs. The MCA ceased activities in 2016, and was replaced the next year by the newly incorporated Mā‘alaea Village Association, whose purpose, in part, is to protect the region’s environment, from its upland watershed to its coastal waters.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 352 people, 196 households, and 81 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 45 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.1% White, 2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 9.7% Asian, 5.4% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 3.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.7% were non-families. 51% of all households were single individuals and 42.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.56 and the average family size was 2.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 4.5% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 15.3% from 25 to 44, 44.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59 years. For every 100 females, there were 114 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $73,083, and the median income for a family was $101,250. Males had a median income of $53,750 versus $72,708 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $53,152. About 2.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census
There were 310 people, 561 housing units, and 148 housing units in the CDP. There were 220 White people, 5 African Americans, 0 Native Americans, 27 Asians, 16 Pacific Islanders, 5 people from some other race, and 37 people from two or more races. There were 24 people of Hispanic or Latino origin.

The ancestry was 18.8% English, 17% German, 9.4% Irish, 5.4% French, 3.6% Polish, 3.1% Italian, 3.1% Scottish, and 1.8% Norwegian.

The median age was 63 years old. 43.5% of the population were 65 or older, with 28.7% between the ages of 65 to 74, 13.5% between the ages of 75 to 84, and 1.3% 85 or older. 12.1% of the population were veterans.

The median household income was $91,250, with families having $138,125, married couples having $140,625, and non-families having $61,563. 6.3% of the population were in poverty.

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Makawao, Hawaii

Makawao is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 7,297 at the 2020 census. Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakalā, the community is known for being the hub of Upcountry Maui, a part of the island dominated by mostly agriculture and ranch land. Makawao Forest Reserve is to the east-northeast.

Geography
Makawao is located at 20.85361°N, -156.31694°W (20.853657, -156.316951).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.0 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 6,327 people, 2,151 households, and 1,565 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,353.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,222 housing units at an average density of 475.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 40.54% White, 0.32% African American, 0.55% Native American, 17.04% Asian, 8.74% Pacific Islander, 1.56% from other races, and 31.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.93% of the population.

Of the 2,151 households 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 17.6% of households were one person and 4.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.34.

The age distribution was 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median household income was $46,681 and the median family income was $50,145. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $26,955 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,776. About 7.4% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Maunaloa, Hawaii

Maunaloa or Mauna Loa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States, in the western part of the island of Molokai. The population was 435 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Maunaloa is located at 21.13639°N, -157.21417°W (21.136464, −157.214029).

It lies at 889 feet (271 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.9 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 230 people, 65 households, and 52 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,374.6 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units, at an average density of 543.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.7% White, 0.3% African American, 18.7% Asian, 34.4% Pacific Islander, and 30.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 65 households, out of which 50.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.54 and the average family size was 3.96.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 43.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 14.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,232, and the median income for a family was $21,786. Males had a median income of $23,333 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,065. About 19.2% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Economy
The major employer in town until recently was Molokai Ranch, which owns about one third of the island's land. Molokai Ranch previously operated a small 22-room hotel, gas station, golf club and cattle-rearing business centered on the town. In April 2008 the company closed all of these businesses, stating that operations could not continue due to opposition from the community regarding its development plans for the island. (See: Ke `Aupuni Lokahi)

title: Maunaloa, Hawaii


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Napili-Honokowai, Hawaii

Napili-Honokowai (Nāpili-Honokōwai) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 7,042 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Napili-Honokowai is located at 20.96694°N, -156.67056°W (20.966949, -156.670672), between the communities of Kapalua to the north and Kāanapali to the south. It consists of three separate neighborhoods (from north to south) Napili, Kahana, and Honokowai.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.1 km2, of which 6.8 km2 is land and 4.3 km2, or 38.35%, is water.

Transportation
The renowned beaches, one of which is the site of a recent lethal shark attack, according to Fox News, had been serviced by Kaanapali Airport but now utilizes its replacement, the Kapalua Airport (which is known as the Kapalua-West Maui Airport), which are both centrally located in the most northern central territory of the largest Napili-Honokowai land area, known colloquially as Lokuho.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,788 people, 2,629 households, and 1,469 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,153.9 PD/sqmi. There were 4,681 housing units at an average density of 795.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 53.62% White, 0.72% African American, 0.43% Native American, 19.12% Asian, 8.09% Pacific Islander, 4.15% from other races, and 13.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.72% of the population.

There were 2,629 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 40.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,030, and the median income for a family was $56,944. Males had a median income of $32,554 versus $28,979 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,814. About 5.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Napili-Honokowai, Hawaii


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Paia, Hawaii

Pā'ia (Pāia ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States, on the northern coast of the island of Maui. The population was 2,470 at the 2020 census. Pā'ia is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops and other tourist-oriented businesses. It was formerly home to a Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar mill from 1880 to 2000.

Pā'ia is the first town on the Hana Highway when heading eastbound towards Hana.

Pā'ia is located close to many internationally known windsurfing spots including Hookipa and Spreckelsville. It is therefore sometimes called "The World Capital of Windsurfing".

Geography
Paia is located at 20.91056°N, -156.37639°W (20.910694, -156.376340). Spreckelsville lies to the west, Haiku to the east, and Haliimaile to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 19.3 km2, of which 15.9 km2 is land and 3.4 km2, or 17.84%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,499 people, 783 households, and 551 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 410.8 PD/sqmi. There were 890 housing units at an average density of 146.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.45% White, 0.32% African American, 0.60% Native American, 27.13% Asian, 8.80% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 28.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.92% of the population.

There were 783 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.58.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,696, and the median income for a family was $57,981. Males had a median income of $31,302 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,644. About 6.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Paia, Hawaii


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Pukalani, Hawaii

Pukalani is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 8,299 at the 2020 census. The western volcano-slope region of Haleakalā, including nearby Makawao and Kula, is referred to as Upcountry Maui by locals, and is one of the four major population centers on Maui (the other three being Kahului, Lahaina and Kīhei, all of which are at sea level).

Geography
Pukalani is located at 20.84°N, -156.34389°W (20.840039, -156.343808).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.1 km2, all of it land.

Pukalani (pronounced Poo-cah-lah-nee) in Hawaiian means "window of heaven". Clouds form above and below the community on Haleakalā, leaving Pukalani sunny most of the time. With cool and often brisk temperatures. Pukalani is one of the few places besides Haleakala and Kula that one can view the northern, western, and eastern sides of Maui.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,379 people, 2,439 households, and 1,904 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,671.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,522 housing units at an average density of 571.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.97% White, 0.41% African American, 0.23% Native American, 28.04% Asian, 7.38% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 28.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.23% of the population.

There were 2,439 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,778, and the median income for a family was $65,087. Males had a median income of $39,128 versus $29,107 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,662. About 4.7% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Pukalani has a relatively new public high school, King Kekaulike High School which opened its doors in 1995 to its first freshman class. Pukalani is also home to Kamehameha Schools Maui and the Carden Academy, both private schools.

title: Pukalani, Hawaii


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Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii

Waihee-Waiehu (Waihee-Waiehu) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 9,234 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Waihee-Waiehu is located at 20.91972°N, -156.50444°W (20.919590, -156.504522), on the east coast of the western half of Maui. The West Maui Mountains lie to the west, and Wailuku borders it on the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.9 km2, of which 10.7 km2 is land and 2.2 km2, or 17.32%, is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 7,310 people, 1,864 households, and 1,597 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,718.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,909 housing units at an average density of 448.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.42% White, 0.29% African American, 0.14% Native American, 45.54% Asian, 14.62% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 24.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.80%.

Of the 1,864 households 51.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 9.9% of households were one person and 3.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.92 and the average family size was 4.14.

The age distribution was 32.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median household income was $63,236 and the median family income was $64,195. Males had a median income of $34,742 versus $27,015 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,008. About 5.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii


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Waikapu, Hawaii

Waikapu (Waikapū) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 3,437 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Waikapu is located at 20.85278°N, -156.51°W (20.852844, -156.510014).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.0 sqmi, of which 11.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi, or 0.18%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,115 people, 347 households, and 274 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 101.6 PD/sqmi. There were 360 housing units at an average density of 32.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.25% White, 0.36% African American, 0.27% Native American, 48.61% Asian, 9.60% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 25.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.10% of the population.

There were 347 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,813, and the median income for a family was $65,781. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $32,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,564. About 0.7% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Waikapu, Hawaii


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Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Wailea-Makena was a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States, during the 2000 census, at which time its population was 5,671. The area was split into two CDPs, Wailea and Makena, for the 2010 census.

Geography
Wailea-Makena was located at 20.69°N, -156.43917°W (20.690104, -156.439108).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 26.8 sqmi, of which, 22.6 sqmi of it is land and 4.2 sqmi of it (15.62%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,671 people, 2,520 households, and 1,522 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 250.6 /mi2. There were 5,099 housing units at an average density of 225.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.01% of the population.

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

In the CDP the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

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

title: Wailea-Makena, Hawaii


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Wailuku, Hawaii

Wailuku is a census-designated place (CDP) in and county seat of Maui Island, Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 17,697 at the 2020 census.

Wailuku is located just west of Kahului, at the mouth of the Iao Valley. In the early 20th century Wailuku was the main tourist destination on Maui, though it has since been eclipsed with the rise of the resort towns such as Kaanapali.

Historic sites in the town include Kaʻahumanu Church (named after Queen Kaʻahumanu, wife of Kamehameha I) which dates to 1876, the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District, the site of the Chee Kung Tong Society Building, and the Bailey House, a 19th-century former seminary and home that houses a history museum and the Maui Historical Society.

There are two ancient temples near Wailuku, called heiau — the Halekiʻi Heiau and the Pihanakalani Heiau. Both date back hundreds of years and were used for religious purposes by the native Hawaiians.

Wailuku is served by Kahului Airport.

Geography
Wailuku is located at 20.89194°N, -156.50222°W (20.891923, -156.502177) between the CDPs of Waihee-Waiehu to the north, Kahului to the east, and Waikapu to the south.

The town is situated at 249 ft above sea level, at the base of West Maui Volcano, known historically as Mauna Kahalawai and Hale Mahina, on the northern edge of the isthmus of East Maui (Haleakalā) and West Maui.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.8 km2, of which 13.8 km2 is land and 1.1 km2, or 7.16%, is water.

The three moku or districts of west Maui are Lāhaina, Kāʻanapali, and Wailuku. Wailuku is also known as Pūʻalikomohana, or Nā Wai ʻEhā which means the four waters. The four waters are the ahupuaʻa (smaller land division than district), which are Waikapū, Wailuku, Waiʻehu, and Waiheʻe.

History
Home to Maui's most famous Hawaiian rulers, site of Kamehameha's decisive 1790 victory at the Battle of Kepaniwai in the Iao Valley, location of the 19th century Mission Station and birthplace of the mighty sugar industry, Wailuku illustrates the powerful influences which shaped the town, the island and the state.

The area was a center of power and population in pre-historic Hawaii. In the mid-1800s it was irrevocably changed when New England missionaries brought their religious beliefs, western skills and implements and new agricultural methods. By the 1860s the Wailuku Sugar Company (owned by C. Brewer & Co.) and other plantations were busy growing and milling sugarcane. Miles of ditches were dug, bringing irrigation water from deep in the mountains to the vast fields of central Maui, and the sugar industry flourished, to the detriment of the native people.

Thousands of skilled and unskilled workers immigrated to Maui from all parts of the world to toil in the fields and factories. They came from China, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, the Philippines, Europe, America – bringing ethnic, cultural and religious diversity to their new home. Many settled in Wailuku, where houses, schools, churches, temples, shops, banks and community buildings were built to meet the needs of the thriving company town.

In 1905, Wailuku was designated Maui's County Seat, and it soon became a hub of government, business and entertainment, boasting vaudeville and movie theatres, bowling alley, hotels, poi factory, ice and soda works, and many markets and offices. Thus began the era of growth which continued until the late 1960s when the sugar industry, losing its economic prosperity, reduced operations and the development of alternative commercial centers drew business away from Wailuku's downtown streets.

Many private and public buildings have architectural and historical significance. Beyond this stylish neighborhood are the narrow lanes where modest bungalow, amidst colorful gardens, preserve the flavor of old Wailuku. On upper Main Street (the road to Iao Valley), are remnants of the missionary era. A tiny graveyard contains tombstones of Hawaiian Ali’i (royalty) and missionary families. Further uphill are the Alexander House and Bailey House, now an excellent museum displaying ancient Hawaiian artifacts and missionary period rooms, and office of the Maui Historical society. A turn on Ilina Street to the top of Vineyard Street brings you to an interesting cemetery with lovely views of the Iao Valley and West Maui Mountains.

Follow Vineyard downhill through a charming neighborhood clustered around the Iao Congregational Church. The mature trees, varied architecture and serene vistas recreate the atmosphere of bygone days. As you approach the center of town, new buildings mingle with old, and former residences or commercial buildings have been rehabilitated for modern uses, keeping the colorful appearance of the past. In the business district, where false fronts and art deco facades stand shoulder to shoulder, sidewalks are shaded by canopies, inviting you to stroll and explore the charms of Old Wailuku Town.

In the Hawaiian tongue Wailuku means literally "destroying water." The Hawaiian god Kāne is considered to be the procreator and the provider of life. He is associated with wai (fresh water) as well as clouds, rain, streams and springs. Kanaloa, the Hawaiian god of the underworld, is represented by the phallic stone of the ʻĪao Needle.

Kapawa, the king of Hawaiʻi prior to Pili, was buried here. Maui's ruler Kakaʻe, in the late 15th century, designated ʻĪao Valley as an aliʻi burial ground. The remains were buried in secret places. In 1790, the Battle of Kepaniwai took place there, in which Kamehameha the Great defeated Kalanikūpule and the Maui army during his campaign to unify the islands. The battle was said to be so bloody that dead bodies blocked ʻĪao Stream, and the battle site was named Kepaniwai ("the damming of the waters").

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,296 people, 4,535 households, and 3,015 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,427.4 PD/sqmi. There were 4,780 housing units at an average density of 943.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.16% White, 0.24% African American, 0.36% Native American, 42.08% Asian, 11.70% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 26.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.75% of the population.

There were 4,535 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,587, and the median income for a family was $51,441. Males had a median income of $33,429 versus $26,487 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,503. About 8.1% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Major employers in Wailuku include Towne Island Homes, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Maui County, the Pacific Whale Foundation, Maui Ocean Center, The Maui News, Maui Community Correctional Center, and Bayada Home Health Care.

Sports
Wailuku is the birthplace of two former Major League Baseball players, Shane Victorino and Kurt Suzuki. Both were members of World Series champion teams; Victorino in 2008 and 2013, and Suzuki in 2019. From 2010 to 2013, Wailuku was home to its own baseball team, Na Koa Ikaika Maui.

The Maui Bowling Center, which has hosted a strong number of local bowling leagues since its grand opening in 1948, is located in Wailuku. The alley utilized manual pin-setters from its opening until 1961, when it converted to automatic setting machines.

Points of interest

 * Iao Theater
 * Iao Valley
 * Tropical Gardens of Maui
 * Duke "The Duke" Kahanamoku's (Ambassador of Aloha) Surfboard at The Bailey House Museum

title: Wailuku, Hawaii


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Eagle, Idaho

Eagle is a city in Ada County, Idaho (with parts stretching into Boise County and Gem County) 10 mi northwest of Boise. The population was 30,346 at the 2020 census.

19th century
Eagle Island in Idaho was settled in 1863 by Truman Coe Catlin, who later shifted from crop farming to dairy farming, starting the island's dairy tradition. He also pioneered irrigation in the area by constructing a wide irrigation ditch. The most notable early community developer was Thomas Hugh Aiken, a Canadian surveyor, who helped establish the Eagle community in the 1870s. Despite the construction of Arrowrock Dam in 1915 and subsequent dams, flooding has been a recurrent issue for residents, leading to continued efforts to mitigate flood risks.

20th century
The Eagle Fish Hatchery, established in the late 1940s in Idaho, was originally part of a trout program until the 1980s. In 1991, it was restructured to support the conservation of Snake River sockeye salmon, an endangered species listed that year. The hatchery's mission shifted to preserving the species and its genetic diversity through the development of eight broodstocks derived from smolts, anadromous adults, and residual populations. It also houses the IDFG Eagle Fish Health Laboratory.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.40 sqmi, of which 28.92 sqmi is land and 0.48 sqmi is water.

Climate
This region experiences warm to hot, dry summers, and cold, dry winters averaging 10 in of snow, with summer high temperatures averaging 79.6 F and winter low temperatures averaging 30.6 F. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Eagle has a "Csb" on climate maps.

Demographics
Eagle is home to many retired civil servants, especially police officers and firefighters, from California. The Los Angeles Times has described California pension money from CalPERS as "the lifeblood of the economy" in Eagle.

2020 census
At the 2020 census there were 30,346 people, 10,610 households, and 8,293 families living in the city. The population density was 984.7 PD/sqmi. There were 11,964 housing units at an average density of 384.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.6%.

Of the 10,610 households 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.8% were non-families. 13.8% of households were one person and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 41.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The median household income was $91,414 and the median family income was $107,607. Males had a median income of $65,625 versus $45,787 for females. The per capita income for the city was $51,917. About 5.3% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 19,908 people, 7,069 households, and 5,585 families living in the city. The population density was 688.4 PD/sqmi. There were 7,570 housing units at an average density of 261.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7%.

Of the 7,069 households 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.7% of households were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age was 40.6 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 11,085 people, 3,864 households, and 3,098 families living in the city. The population density was 1,206.3 PD/sqmi. There were 4,048 housing units at an average density of 440.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 95.90% White, 0.37% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63%.

Of the 3,864 households 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 16.1% of households were one person and 5.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.23.

The age distribution was 32.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median household income was $65,313 and the median family income was $71,907. Males had a median income of $50,962 versus $29,066 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,226. About 4.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation
Arboretum Park is located in Eagle.

Education
Most of Eagle is in the West Ada School District (Meridian Joint School District 2), with a small portion in the Boise School District.

The Boise schools portion is zoned to: Shadow Hills Elementary School, Riverglen Middle School, and Capital High School

In popular culture
The 2008 show The Baby Borrowers was filmed in Eagle. Eagle was the filming location for the 1980 film Bronco Billy.

Notable people

 * Larry Craig, former U.S. Senator from Idaho; lived in Eagle as of 2008
 * Taylor Kelly, football player; grew up in Eagle
 * George Kennedy, actor; lived in Eagle at the time of his death
 * Tanner Mangum, American football quarterback
 * Travis Milburn, racing driver
 * Jeb Putzier, NFL tight end
 * Derek Schouman, NFL tight end
 * Andrew Tuttle, racing driver
 * John Wood (born 1962), racing driver

title: Eagle, Idaho


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Garden City, Idaho

Garden City is a city in Ada County, Idaho. The population was 12,316 at the time of the 2020 census. Garden City is nearly surrounded by Boise but retains a separate municipal government.

Garden City was named for gardens raised by Chinese immigrants who lived in the area. The name of the city's only main street, Chinden Boulevard, is a portmanteau of the words "China" and "garden." In the second decade of the 21st century, it became a haven for artists' studios.

Garden City is part of the Boise metropolitan area.

Geography
Garden City is located at 43.64556°N, -116.26611°W (43.645561, -116.266132), at an elevation of 2674 feet (815 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.17 sqmi, of which 4.04 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 10,972 people, 4,878 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was 2715.8 PD/sqmi. There were 5,429 housing units at an average density of 1343.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.2% White, 1.0% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.1% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.8%.

Of the 4,878 households 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.6% were non-families. 34.0% of households were one person and 14.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age was 43.2 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 10,624 people, 4,331 households, and 2,784 families living in the city. The population density was 2,559.9 per square mile. There were 4,590 housing units at an average density of 1,106.0 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 89.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.9% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6%.

Of the 4,331 households 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 27% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median household income was $38,520 and the median family income was $46,463. Males had a median income of $30,499 versus $28,315 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,242. About 9.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Garden City is in Boise School District. A portion is in the West Ada School District (Meridian Joint School District 2).

The Boise School District portion is zoned as follows:
 * Elementary schools: Madison/Whittier, Mountain View, Pierce Park, Shadow Hills
 * Part in North Middle School, part in Riverglen Middle School
 * Part in Boise High School, part in Capital High School

title: Garden City, Idaho


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Kuna, Idaho

Kuna is a city in Ada County, Idaho. It is part of the Boise metropolitan area. The population was 24,011 at the time of the 2020 census.

Kuna is one of the fastest-growing areas in Idaho, having nearly tripled in population between 2000 and 2010 and a nearly additional 60 percent gain between 2010 and 2020.

History
Kuna originated as a railroad stop with coach transport to Boise. It is popularly believed, as cited by the Kuna Chamber of Commerce, that the translation of the name "Kuna" means "the end of the trail", but Charles S. Walgamott cites the origin of the name as a Shoshone Indian word meaning "green leaf, good to smoke."

The Western Heritage Historic Byway, designated as a national as well as a state scenic byway, travels around a number of historic sites in the area.

Geography
Kuna's business center is approximately 18 mi southwest of downtown Boise, the state capital.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.18 sqmi, of which 18.08 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

South of Kuna is the Kuna Caves a lava tube.

A small seasonal creek, Indian Creek, runs through the city. It is now used as an irrigation canal, filled by the New York Canal from the Boise River Diversion Dam. One of the few small floatable waterways in the region, Indian Creek is a favorite swimming spot for local residents.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, the median income for a household in the city was $68,017. Families had a median income of $75,296 versus $91,364 for married-couple families and $33,512 for nonfamily households. About 7.4% of those aged 18 to 64 years and 8.0% of the total population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,210 people, 4,782 households, and 3,838 families residing in the city. The population density was 841.3 PD/sqmi. There were 5,108 housing units at an average density of 282.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 8.6% of the population.

There were 4,782 households, of which 56.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.7% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.53.

The median age in the city was 28.1 years. 37.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.1% were from 25 to 44; 15.3% were from 45 to 64; and 4.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

Arts and culture
During the first weekend in August, there is an annual celebration called Kuna Days. Regular festivities include vendors in the park, live music at the bandshell, a free kids carnival, a rubber duck race in Indian Creek, a BBQ fundraiser at the fire station, a parade, a street dance, and a fireworks show.

The Snake River Birds of Prey Festival is held every year in mid-May. Taking advantage of the nearby Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, which holds North America's densest population of nesting raptors, it offers lectures and tours about raptors, as well as about local history.

The 1995 independent film Not This Part of the World was filmed near Kuna.

Parks and recreation
In the city center is Colonel Bernard Fisher Veteran's Memorial Park, named after one of the city's most notable residents.

Notable people

 * Bernard Fisher, awarded the Medal of Honor
 * Robin Fontes, Army Major general and highest-ranking woman in Afghanistan
 * Bill Sali, former member of the United States House of Representatives
 * Ingrid Wilhite, filmmaker

title: Kuna, Idaho


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Meridian, Idaho

Meridian is a city located in Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 117,635 at the 2020 census, making it the 2nd most populous city in the county and Idaho after Boise, the state capital. Meridian is considered the state's fastest-growing city and among the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

History
The town was established in 1891 on the Onweiler farm north of the present site and was called Hunter. Two years later an I.O.O.F. lodge was organized and called itself Meridian because it was located on the Boise Meridian and the town was renamed. The Settlers' Irrigation Ditch, 1892, changed the arid region into a productive farming community which was incorporated in 1902.

Meridian was incorporated in 1903. The information in the following sections (Irrigation, Village, Rail Transportation, and Creamery) is found on the displays in the Meridian City Hall Plaza.

Irrigation (1890– )
Early settlers arriving in the area came with no knowledge of gravity flow irrigation. Their previous homes were in areas where rain provided the needed moisture to raise crops. Irrigation soon became a necessity, since having a water source was a requirement for receiving the patent for the land from the U.S. Land Office. Irrigation districts, such as the Nampa-Meridian and Settlers irrigation districts, continue to serve the immediate Meridian area.

Village (1903–41)
The original Meridian town site was filed in 1893 on homestead grant land belonging to Eliza Ann Zenger. Her husband, Christian, filed the plat with county officials and called it Meridian. The early settlers, many of whom were relatives, left their homes in Missouri to go west, either by wagon, train, or immigrant railroad car, bringing their lodge and church preferences with them. They established local institutions soon after arriving and filed for homestead lands.

Around the start of the 20th century, settlers established fruit orchards and built fruit packing businesses and prune dryers along the railroad tracks. Local orchards produced many varieties of apples and Italian prunes. Production continued through the mid-1940s when it was no longer profitable and the businesses closed. In 1941, Meridian's status changed from a village to a city.

Rail transportation (1908–28)
Following the raising of $4,000 to lay the Interurban rail line from Onweiler (Meridian and Ustick Roads), the tracks were completed into the village center. Turning east on Broadway and ending at East Second, the last car would spend the night in Meridian before returning to Boise early the next morning with passengers and freight. The interurban Station and Generator building (west one-third of the old library at Meridian and Idaho Streets) was built in 1912, and the line continued on to Nampa via Meridian. The tracks down Broadway were not used after 1912. The Interurban Company entered into receivership and closed in 1928 after 20 years of providing continuous transportation to neighboring towns. It was Meridian's main connection to the area outside the local community.

The Union Pacific Railroad spur opened in 1900 and is currently operated by the Boise Valley Railroad. Many industrial customers continue to ship forest, agricultural, and chemical products along this corridor.

Creamery (1929–70)

The lowest days of the Great Depression brightened for area dairymen when the Ada County Dairymen's cooperative creamery began operation in 1929. It provided milk checks to those who were members of the cooperative, enabling them to pay their taxes and provide food for their families. Other community members hauled milk to the creamery and were employed by the creamery, whose product was Challenge Butter.

The creamery ran 7 days a week for 40 years. Additions and improvements were made while the plant was in full operation. Later years saw the Wyeth Laboratories affiliate with the creamery to manufacture SMA baby formula.

After the creamery ceased local operations in 1970, the dairymen shipped their milk to the Caldwell creamery for processing.

Geography
Meridian is located at 43.61417°N, -116.39889°W (43.614229, -116.398963).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.84 sqmi, of which, 26.79 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

The majority of Meridian lies on a flat plain, roughly in the north central part of Treasure Valley. There is a low bench along the south east edge of the city. The city is crossed by several irrigation canals that generally run from the south east to the north west. The Boise River runs north of the city. The Snake River runs far south of the city. Squaw Butte is visible to the north at 5,873 feet (1,790 m). Shafer Butte is visible to the north east at 7,572 feet (2,308 m). The Owyhee Mountains are visible to the far south.

Climate
Meridian's climate is characterized as semi-arid with four distinct seasons. Meridian experiences hot and dry summers where temperatures can often exceed 100 °F (38 °C), as well as cold winters with occasional light snowfall. Rainfall is usually infrequent and light, usually averaging less than an inch (25.4 mm) per month. December is the wettest month with an average of 1.55 in of precipitation, and August is the driest month with 0.24 in. Spring and fall are generally temperate.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 117,635 people and 48,434 households residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 75,092 people, 25,302 households, and 19,916 families living in the city. The population density was 2803.0 PD/sqmi. There were 26,674 housing units at an average density of 995.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 25,302 households, of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.3% were non-families. Of all households, 16.6% were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 33.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 20.7% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,919 people, 11,829 households, and 9,515 families living in the city. The population density was 2,962.1/sq mi. There were 12,293 housing units at an average density of 1,042.8 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1% Native American, 2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 11,829 households, out of which 49% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. Of all households, 14.5% were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,276, and the median income for a family was $57,077. Males had a median income of $40,360 versus $27,174 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,150. About 4.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Blue Cross of Idaho, Jacksons Food Stores, and Scentsy are based in Meridian. The Idaho State Police is headquartered in Meridian and the state police academy is housed on its campus. All police officers statewide are required to attend basic training at the facility.

Government

Meridian has a mayor that serves four-year terms and received an annual salary of $90,956 in 2018. Meridian has a city council of six members. Every two years, three city council seats are up for re-election. Members of the council serve four-year terms and received annual compensation of $10,000 as of 2018.

The mayor, with the consent of the city council, appoints the following officers:

 * City Attorney
 * Public Works Director
 * Chief of Police
 * Fire Chief
 * Planning Director
 * Parks and Rec Director
 * Chief Financial Officer
 * Chief Information Officer
 * Human Resources Director

Arts and culture
The Meridian Symphony Orchestra celebrated its twentieth anniversary season in 2009–10. Art is on display in the Initial Point Gallery on the third floor of the Meridian City Hall. The gallery is open to the public with free admission.

In popular culture
The Clint Eastwood film Bronco Billy (1980) was partially filmed in Meridian.

The book series Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans is partially set in Meridian, with significant events occurring within the area in the first book of the series: Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25.

Parks and recreation
The city's Parks and Recreation department manages seventeen public parks throughout Meridian including Meridian Settlers Regional Park which hosts free outdoor movies during the summer months.

The Meridian Speedway lies within city limits directly south of Old Town Meridian.

Meridian shares boundaries with the largest and 3rd largest cities in Idaho, Boise to the east and Nampa to the west. Therefore, residents of Meridian often take advantage of the recreation and sports opportunities in those cities.

Eagle Island State Park is about 2.5 mi north of Meridian and includes a man-made lake with a beach, equestrian and hiking trails, fishing, and a water slide. The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area is south of Meridian.

Education
The West Ada School District which includes almost all of Meridian, serves the city and is the largest in the state.

Meridian extends into the Kuna Joint School District 3.

Meridian Joint School District 2 spends $6,941 per student, the least amount of money per student out of any school district in the United States.

Transportation
The majority of the city lies north of I-84. Streets are named with a north, south, east or west prefix identifying the orientation of the street and where the street is in relation to the intersection of Franklin Road and Meridian Road. Roads with a north prefix are north of Franklin Road (which runs east and west). Roads with a west prefix are west of Meridian Road (which runs north and south). Many residents identify which section of the city they live in by the closest intersection of major roads that are generally laid out in square miles. From west to east, the major roads are Black Cat, Ten Mile, Linder, Meridian, Locust Grove, and Eagle. From north to south, the major roads are Chinden (Highway 20/26), McMillan, Ustick, Cherry (west of Meridian) or Fairview (east of Meridian), Franklin, Overland, Victory, and Amity.

I-84 is between Franklin and Overland. Pine is another major road that runs east/west and lies between Cherry and Franklin.

A railroad line runs east/west and lies between Pine and Franklin. Most of the city's industrial areas are concentrated along this railroad line with some other industrial areas near the east side of the city south west of the intersection of Fairview and Eagle. The line was formerly owned by Union Pacific, but Boise Valley Railroad now owns the line, running trains on weekdays from Boise to Nampa.

Old-town Meridian centers around the intersection of Main Street and Pine Street. In the older section of the city, there are numbered streets up to 15th Street to the west and up to 5th Street to the east.

Notable people

 * William Agee, business executive
 * Davey Hamilton, Indy 500 driver
 * Vern Law, Major League Baseball player
 * Spencer Nead, former fullback for the New England Patriots
 * Ron Packard, former congressman from California who was born in Meridian.
 * Gracie Pfost, first woman elected to Congress from Idaho
 * Randy Tolsma, NASCAR driver
 * Wilbert Lee Gore, creator of Gore-Tex
 * Mike Gabler, winner of Survivor 43

title: Meridian, Idaho


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Star, Idaho

Star is a city in northwestern Ada County, Idaho, with parts stretching into neighboring Canyon County. The population was 11,117 at the 2020 census, up from 5,793 in 2010. It was named in the 19th century by travelers on their way to Middleton and Boise who used the star on the school house to find east and west. The name stuck and it became Star, Idaho. Today, it is a rapidly growing suburb of Boise and its schools are shared with Middleton School District and West Ada School District.

Star is part of the Boise metropolitan area.

Geography
Star is located at 43.69417°N, -116.49028°W (43.694084, -116.490225), at an elevation of 2470 ft above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.86 sqmi, of which 5.82 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 11,117 people in 3,407 households in the city. There was an average of 2.67 people per household. 80.1% of residences were owner occupied. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2%.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 5,793 people in 1,927 households, including 1,551 families, in the city. The population density was 995.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,098 housing units at an average density of 360.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7%.

Of the 1,927 households 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.5% were non-families. 15.4% of households were one person and 4.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age was 32.3 years. 34.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 7.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,795 people in 631 households, including 485 families, in the city. The population density was 2,092.5 PD/sqmi. There were 681 housing units at an average density of 793.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.87% White, 0.28% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 4.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.29%.

Of the 631 households 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 16.8% of households were one person and 4.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 33.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% 65 or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median household income was $42,337 and the median family income was $46,458. Males had a median income of $31,028 versus $22,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,864. About 5.4% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * James A. Brown, football and basketball coach
 * Davey Hamilton Jr., racing driver
 * Mike Moyle, Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives
 * Lori Otter, wife of Butch Otter and former First Lady of Idaho

title: Star, Idaho


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Council, Idaho

Council is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Idaho, United States. The population was 839 at the 2010 census.

Porcupine Races
Council holds a "World Champion Porcupine Race" on July 4th (Independence Day (United States)). The racers are (mostly) local youth who capture wild porcupines, race them and then return them back to where they were captured.

Council Mountain Music Festival
Started in 2001, the Council Mountain Music Festival is held the third weekend in August at the Veterans Memorial Peace Park on HWY 95, just north of Council. The festival features Irish Music, Rock music, Blues, Bluegrass music, Country music, and Folk music. The weekend includes an open jam session, scramble bands (all willing musicians put their names into a hat, and names are drawn to form “on the spot” bands who rehearse and perform three songs), food vendors, Lion’s Club breakfast, a community church service in the park on Sunday, and a community pig roast Sunday afternoon.

Geography and climate
Council is located at 44.73°N, -116.43611°W (44.730083, -116.436213).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, of which, 1.00 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Council experiences the typical continental Mediterranean climate (Köppen Dsa) of northern Idaho, with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. It differs from cities like Moscow and Bonners Ferry in having substantially hotter summers, with average maxima as much as 7 °F or 4 °C higher and absolute maxima among the highest in the northwestern United States. The average annual precipitation for Council is 24 inches, and the average annual snowfall is around 47 inches.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 839 people, 360 households, and 224 families residing in the city. The population density was 839.0 PD/sqmi. There were 476 housing units at an average density of 476.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 360 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 816 people, 339 households, and 223 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,121.5 PD/sqmi. There were 425 housing units at an average density of 584.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 1.72% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 339 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $11,691 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,170. About 11.7% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Harriet Miller, American politician, former Mayor of Santa Barbara, California. Born in Council, Idaho.
 * James Rainwater, physicist, Nobel laureate
 * Matt Paradis, professional American football player for the Carolina Panthers
 * Larry Craig, former Idaho Senator, was born here.

Transportation
The city is served by U.S. Route 95, connecting it to New Meadows to the north and Cambridge and Weiser to the south. The city is also served by a local small-craft airport owned by the city, and the Weiser River Trail, an 84 mile long Rail Trail, that runs from Weiser, Idaho, through town, to its end, near the town of New Meadows, Idaho.

title: Council, Idaho


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New Meadows, Idaho

New Meadows is a rural city in Adams County, Idaho, United States, at the southern and upper end of the Meadows Valley, on the Little Salmon River. Located in the west central part of the state, just south of the 45th parallel, the population was 496 at the 2010 census, down from 533 in 2000. New Meadows is located at the junction of the primary north–south highway in the state, U.S. Route 95, and State Highway 55, which connects it with McCall and Boise.

History
Prior to the establishment of Adams County in 1911, Meadows was in Washington County; The Meadows Eagle newspaper served the community, and C. A. Hackney was the publisher.

The Pacific and Idaho Northern (PIN) Railroad ran from Weiser to an area about 2 mi from Meadows, the site of modern-day New Meadows founded in 1911. The city of New Meadows hosts the last surviving remnants of the PIN; without the railroad, New Meadows would arguably not have existed.

The depot was built in 1910 and served as the northern end of the PIN Railroad. It is a significant cultural and historical resource in the Payette River Scenic Byway corridor in the city of New Meadows, at the junction of US-95 and state highway 55. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The depot is an asset for the community of New Meadows and currently functions as a community center for the local area. It hosted the Barn Again! Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition in 2005, and represents early twentieth century efforts to create a north–south railroad for Idaho. Though the efforts ultimately failed, the PIN Railroad served an important function as a "farm-to-market" railroad until 1940, and then as a timber railroad for local timber outfits.

The Union Pacific acquired the line in 1936 and in 1979 abandoned the northern end of the line, from the Tamarack sawmill site north of Council to New Meadows, along US-95. The depot was a functioning facility until 1972. In 1978, ACHS acquired the title to the PIN Depot to preserve it as a repository for the history of Adams County. Since 2000, the building has been preserved from immediate deterioration; the foundation has been restored and the building has a new roof.

Education
The only school in New Meadows is the Meadows Valley School, which houses all thirteen grades, K-12. The school mascot is the mountaineer, and the school colors are orange and black.

Recreation
Two established alpine ski areas, Brundage Mountain and the Little Ski Hill are less than 10 mi to the east, both on the west side of the Valley/Adams county line. The MeadowCreek golf resort (originally "Kimberland Meadows") is a few miles northwest of town. Payette Lake and the surrounding areas in McCall offer numerous recreational opportunities, and further north along US-95 is Riggins, the gateway to the Salmon River and the Seven Devils Mountains. 5 mi north of New Meadows is Zim's Hot Springs.

Highways

 * US 95.svg - U.S. Route 95
 * ID-55.svg - State Highway 55 - Payette River Scenic Byway

New Meadows is approximately 115 mi north of Boise, accessed via State Highway 55, the Payette River Scenic Byway, a designated national scenic byway. It heads north from Eagle in Ada County to Horseshoe Bend in Boise County, and climbs the whitewater of the Payette River to Cascade and McCall in Valley County. The route turns west at Payette Lake in McCall and ends at New Meadows at the junction with U.S. Route 95.

Geography
New Meadows is located at 44.97028°N, -116.28528°W (44.970405, -116.285283), at an elevation of 3868 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, of which, 0.52 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Meadows has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate, abbreviated "Dsb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in New Meadows was 104 F on August 9, 1906, July 19, 1960, and July 13, 2002, while the coldest temperature recorded was -49 F on December 13, 1919.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 496 people, 201 households, and 136 families residing in the city. The population density was 953.8 PD/sqmi. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 507.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 201 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 533 people, 208 households, and 143 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,089.1 PD/sqmi. There were 262 housing units at an average density of 535.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.19% African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.38% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 208 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 159.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 140.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $31,042. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $14,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,884. About 16.2% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Residents

 * Gilbert F. Smith, state legislator and president of Meadows Valley Bank

title: New Meadows, Idaho