Makawao is a CDP located in Maui County Hawaii. Makawao has a 2024 population of 7,791. Makawao is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually but its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,989 in 2020.
The average household income in Makawao is $120,208 with a poverty rate of 8.59%. The median age in Makawao is 43.8 years: 42.3 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Makawao was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,651 | 34.41% |
| Two or more races | 2,156 | 27.99% |
| Asian | 1,287 | 16.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,249 | 16.21% |
| Other race | 333 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,668 | 2.85 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 1,369 | 3.18 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 636 | 1.13 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Female | 355 | 4.32 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 308 | 3.27 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 3.26% |
| Associates Degree | 529 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,052 | 19.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 631 | 11.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,603 | 29.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 1,425 | 25.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,071 | 2,019 | 745 |
| 2+ Races | 1,313 | 1,213 | 264 |
| Asian | 1,137 | 1,097 | 504 |
| Hispanic | 769 | 683 | 253 |
| Islander | 757 | 704 | 98 |
| Other Race | 81 | 48 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,958 | $115,233 | $35,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,114 | $96,607 | $83,182 |
| High School Graduate | $46,953 | $58,000 | $36,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $57,736 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,260 | $61,641 | $37,750 |
| Some College | $39,367 | $58,188 | $33,015 |
$49,260
Average Earnings
$61,641
Average Male
$37,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.62% of Makawao residents speak only English, while 8.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,451 | 238 | 9.71% |
| Multiple | 2,156 | 164 | 7.61% |
| Asian | 1,287 | 163 | 12.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,307 | 83 | 6.35% |
| Islander | 1,249 | 82 | 6.57% |
| Native | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Other | 333 | 5 | 1.5% |
8.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.51%
Male Poverty Rate
7.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Makawao is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Makawao is Other, with 1.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.74% |
| High School | 12.41% |
| Some College | 8.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Male Employed | 5.25% |
| Female Employed | 1.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,333 | $132,003 |
| Households | $109,385 | $120,208 |
| Married Families | $123,873 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,375 | $66,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
466
Number of Veterans
416
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 276 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 200 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 176 | 11.25% |
| White | 157 | 6.87% |
| Asian | 69 | 5.88% |
| Islander | 64 | 6.89% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.16%
Born in Makawao
94.16%
Native Born
5.84%
Foreign Born
2.43%
Non Citizen
3.41%
Naturalized
94.16% of Makawao residents were born in the United States, with 62.16% having been born in Hawaii. 2.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,791 | 44 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 7,747 | 43 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 7,704 | 34 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 7,670 | -319 | -3.99% |
| 2020 | 7,989 | 648 | 8.83% |
| 2019 | 7,341 | -229 | -3.03% |
| 2018 | 7,570 | 738 | 10.8% |
| 2017 | 6,832 | 470 | 7.39% |
| 2016 | 6,362 | -161 | -2.47% |
| 2015 | 6,523 | -151 | -2.26% |
| 2014 | 6,674 | 49 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 6,625 | -532 | -7.43% |
| 2012 | 7,157 | -488 | -6.38% |
| 2011 | 7,645 | 461 | 6.42% |
| 2010 | 7,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,327 | 922 | 17.06% |
| 1990 | 5,405 | 2,505 | 86.38% |
| 1980 | 2,900 | -4,891 | -62.78% |