CITY · 2020 ACS
Makena
Hawaii · 196 residents · 9.47 sq mi
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Population has grown 38% since 2019. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
202490
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services37%
Wholesale trade16.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Retail trade1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$2,000,001
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,605,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian16.9%(24)
Other28.9%(41)
Diversity Score77.9%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(115)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(17)
Asian2%(4)
Other22%(43)
Diversity Score66.4%(130)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Makena, Hawaii?
Makena, Hawaii has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Makena, Hawaii expensive?
In Makena, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.
How educated are people in Makena, Hawaii?
About 55.9% 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 5.4% of people in Makena, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.
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