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Makawao

Hawaii · 7,297 residents · 3.546 sq mi
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Makawao is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,577. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $630,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,297
+15%since 2000
from 6,327 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,058 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+17%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Makawao
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,577
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,688
+85%since 2000
from $18,776 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$630,700
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,435
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $853 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+37%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(2,402)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(755)
Asian16.2%(1,025)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(4,598)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(2,517)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(1,044)
Asian13.5%(986)
Other39.8%(2,907)
Diversity Score87.3%(6,368)
Diversity Score
87
+20%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Makawao, Hawaii?

Makawao, Hawaii has about 7,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Makawao, Hawaii?

The typical household in Makawao, Hawaii earns about $93,577 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 $630,700, and the typical rent is about $1,435 a month.

How educated are people in Makawao, Hawaii?

About 28.5% 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 8.9% 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 1,953 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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