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Makakilo

Hawaii · 20,735 residents · 3.821 sq mi
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Makakilo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $867,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,735
+2%since 2023
from 20,372 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,427 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 5,332 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2023
from 36.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K201020202024Makakilo
202421K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,550
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,489 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,464
Unchangedsince 2023
from $47,488 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+7%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$867,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $827,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,276
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,202 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+6%since 2023
from 6.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(3,684)
Black5.6%(1,149)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(2,872)
Asian30.6%(6,232)
Other31.6%(6,435)
Diversity Score93.9%(19,121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(3,803)
Black5.3%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(3,049)
Asian27.5%(5,709)
Other34.1%(7,078)
Diversity Score93.7%(19,429)
Diversity Score
94
Unchangedsince 2023
from 94 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
−2%since 2023
from 33.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
14.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Makakilo, Hawaii?

Makakilo, Hawaii has about 20,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Makakilo, Hawaii?

The typical household in Makakilo, Hawaii earns about $118,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Makakilo, Hawaii expensive?

In Makakilo, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $867,200, and the typical rent is about $2,276 a month.

How educated are people in Makakilo, Hawaii?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Makakilo, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Makakilo, Hawaii?

About 9.2% of people in Makakilo, 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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