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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

Total population
196
+38%since 2019
from 142 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
55.3
−8%since 2019
from 60.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(11)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.6%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 343.1%(6)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.7%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(24)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6426%(51)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.8%(29)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.7%(17)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$132,806
+72%since 2019
from $77,094 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services37%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,605,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−47.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.7% in 2019
68.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(115)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(17)
Asian2%(4)
Other22%(43)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(3)
Chilean0.6%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese7.1%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan1.2%(2)
Ancestry
English14.9%(25)
Irish11.3%(19)
Italian9.5%(16)
German8.9%(15)
British6.5%(11)
Polish6.5%(11)
Scottish5.4%(9)
French3.6%(6)
Portuguese2.4%(4)
Swedish2.4%(4)
Romanian1.8%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1.2%(2)
Serbian0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
42.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.4%
+27.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
Female
47.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
Foreign born
7.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(18)
Married41.8%(23)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced25.5%(14)
Women 15+
Never married5.7%(2)
Married42.9%(15)
Widowed40%(14)
Divorced11.4%(4)
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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