Makawao Population

1980–2026

7,281

2026 projection

8.9% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K19801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Makawao. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,281+60.08%
20257,275+120.08%
20237,263-4415.72%
20227,704+340.44%
20217,670-3193.99%
20207,989+6488.83%
20197,341-2293.03%
20187,570+73810.80%
20176,832+4707.39%
20166,362-1612.47%

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Makawao Demographics

42.8median age

Median age

Female42.6 yrs
Male43.1 yrs

Adults

5,601
1,516 seniors · 27%4,085 other adults

Sex

Female 54.8% · 4,028Male 45.2% · 3,325

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 74 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Makawao Income

$96,444median household income

Median household income

$96,444

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$53,984

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.2%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Makawao Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%56%51%
Never married26%28%25%
Divorced12%10%15%
Widowed6%4%7%
Separated3%3%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201