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Makaha

Hawaii · 9,916 residents · 2.69 sq mi
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Makaha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,278. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,500. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,916
+28%since 2000
from 7,753 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,686 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,882 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+25%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Makaha
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,278
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,674 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,325
+42%since 2000
from $14,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,534
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
50.8% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+68%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(1,290)
Black1.2%(90)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,385)
Asian13.7%(1,060)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.7%(6,569)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(1,699)
Black2.1%(209)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,716)
Asian9.9%(977)
Other55.2%(5,472)
Diversity Score79.7%(7,903)
Diversity Score
80
−6%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 37.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Makaha, Hawaii?

Makaha, Hawaii has about 9,916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Makaha, Hawaii?

The typical household in Makaha, Hawaii earns about $51,278 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 $362,500, and the typical rent is about $1,534 a month.

How educated are people in Makaha, Hawaii?

About 17.1% 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 34.5% of people in Makaha, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Makaha, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Makaha, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,969 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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