Based on the 2010 national census, Maya Beach has a population of 225 year round residents.
The village is often considered a part of the peninsula's largest community and namesake, Placencia, which is a short drive from the village.
Maya Beach is served by the Placencia Airport, with the closest international hub being Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City.
[2] At the time of the 2010 census, Maya Beach had a population of 229.
Of these, 39.3% were Caucasian, 35.8% Mestizo, 8.7% Mopan Maya, 7.9% Mixed, 1.7% Asian, 1.7% Ketchi Maya, 1.3% African, 1.3% Creole, 0.4% East Indian, 0.4% Yucatec Maya, 0.4% Mennonite and 0.4% others.