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Makaha Valley

Hawaii · 163 residents · 3.739 sq mi
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Makaha Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,250. Population has fallen 87% since 2000, a loss of 1,126 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,679,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 1656%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−87%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−87%since 2009
from 347 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+85%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
04729441K2K2000201020202024Makaha Valley
2024163
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.5%(22)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.4%(12)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.9%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(24)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411%(18)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.7%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,250
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,653
+650%since 2000
from $12,215 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+55.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.581
+54%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,679,700
+1656%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+65.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
55.1%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−64.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
+145%since 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
98
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(212)
Black2.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(231)
Asian7.2%(93)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(61)
Black7.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(22)
Asian23.9%(39)
Other17.8%(29)
Diversity Score
93
+13%since 2009
from 83 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.9%(8)
Guatemalan0.6%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino14.1%(23)
Japanese5.5%(9)
Indonesian1.8%(3)
Vietnamese1.2%(2)
Chinese0.6%(1)
Korean0.6%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English10.4%(17)
Irish6.7%(11)
German6.1%(10)
Dutch4.3%(7)
French3.7%(6)
Norwegian3.7%(6)
Polish3.7%(6)
Italian3.1%(5)
American1.2%(2)
British1.2%(2)
Russian1.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Filipino population · Largest English population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+43.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 39.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.4%(22)
Married62.9%(44)
Widowed4.3%(3)
Divorced1.4%(1)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(18)
Married51.4%(36)
Widowed12.9%(9)
Divorced10%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Makaha Valley, Hawaii?

Makaha Valley, Hawaii has about 163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Makaha Valley, Hawaii?

The typical household in Makaha Valley, Hawaii earns about $136,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Makaha Valley, Hawaii expensive?

In Makaha Valley, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,679,700.

How educated are people in Makaha Valley, Hawaii?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Makaha Valley, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Makaha Valley, Hawaii?

About 11.0% of people in Makaha Valley, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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