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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Makaha

Hawaii · 7,753 residents · 2.69 sq mi
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Makaha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,674. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $150,200. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,753
−2%since 1990
from 7,947 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,882 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,954 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.2
+8%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Makaha
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,674
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,213 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,267
+40%since 1990
from $10,212 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$150,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $611 in 1990
US average: $602
42.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 42.8% in 1990
57.9% rent
4.2
−18%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(2,556)
Black1.2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,206)
Asian62.6%(4,973)
Diversity Score76%(6,041)
2000
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(1,290)
Black1.2%(90)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,385)
Asian13.7%(1,060)
Diversity Score84.7%(6,569)
85
+11%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.5 min
+10%since 1990
from 34.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Makaha, Hawaii?

Makaha, Hawaii has about 7,753 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Makaha, Hawaii?

The typical household in Makaha, Hawaii earns about $35,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Makaha, Hawaii expensive?

In Makaha, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Makaha, Hawaii?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Makaha, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Makaha, Hawaii?

About 23.9% of people in Makaha, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Makaha, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Makaha, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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