CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Makena

Hawaii · 99 residents · 9.47 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kahului metro area
Compare
The short version

Makena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,688. Population has fallen 50% since 2011, a loss of 101 residents. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 72.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 118% more than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−51%vs 2011
vs 200 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−51%vs 2011
vs 21 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+137%vs 2011
vs 22.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
78115152189226201020202024Makena
202490
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,688
+5873%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,499 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,644
+72%vs 2011
vs $31,254 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+34.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
72.1%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
−31%vs 2011
vs 0.741 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services60.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000,001 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−42.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% in 2011
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
65.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
6.9
−98%vs 2011
vs 400.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Makena on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score4.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(7)
Asian10.1%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.3%(43)
Diversity Score
43
+783%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+19.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
48.5%
−23.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
28.8%
+28.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
+16.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
Female
62.8%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Makena

Hartly
Pop 79
Millwood
Pop 66
Juliette
Pop 128
Captiva
Pop 99
Places similar to Makena
Head to head

Compare Makena to nearby cities

MAKENA VS
Kihei
Income$87,772−39%
Home value$919,900−8%
Population21,567+23863%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MAKENA VS
Pukalani
Income$102,976−29%
Home value$973,700−3%
Population8,679+9543%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MAKENA VS
Kahului
Income$98,077−32%
Home value$862,600−14%
Population28,288+31331%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MAKENA VS
Wailuku
Income$102,942−29%
Home value$855,700−14%
Population16,926+18707%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Makena, Hawaii?

Makena, Hawaii has about 99 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Makena, Hawaii?

The typical household in Makena, Hawaii earns about $144,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Makena, Hawaii expensive?

In Makena, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,000,001.

How educated are people in Makena, Hawaii?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Makena, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Makena, Hawaii?

About 72.1% of people in Makena, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Hawaii
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Makena with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →