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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Makawao

Hawaii · 6,327 residents · 3.546 sq mi
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Makawao has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,681. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $229,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,327
+18%since 1990
from 5,344 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,784 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,507 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+13%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Makawao
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,681
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,370 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,776
+21%since 1990
from $15,541 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$229,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $202,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$853
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $849 in 1990
US average: $602
56.1%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
43.9% rent
4.9
+10%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(2,881)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(606)
Asian42%(2,247)
Diversity Score76.4%(4,085)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(2,402)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(755)
Asian16.2%(1,025)
Diversity Score72.7%(4,598)
73
−5%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 28.9 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 Makawao, Hawaii?

Makawao, Hawaii has about 6,327 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Makawao, Hawaii?

The typical household in Makawao, Hawaii earns about $46,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Makawao, Hawaii expensive?

In Makawao, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $229,600, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Makawao, Hawaii?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Makawao, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Makawao, Hawaii?

About 9.6% of people in Makawao, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Makawao, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Makawao, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 983 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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