Makaha, HI Demographics

A map of Makaha's Population by Race

Makaha, Hawaii has an estimated population of 10,066, a slight increase from the 9,916 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 28.8% Multiracial, 26.1% Native American/Other, 20.7% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 8.8% Asian, and 3.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Makaha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Makaha is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Makaha, that probability was 78.3% in 2020 and 78.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Makaha is ranked the 34th most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Makaha was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Makaha's White Population

2,081 residents of Makaha, or 20.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Makaha is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Makaha ranks 116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makaha's White population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Makaha's population has increased from 17.1% to 20.7%.

Makaha is more White than neighboring Waianae (7.6% White), Maili (7.8% White), and Nanakuli (4.4% White). Makaha is less White than neighboring Makaha Valley (37.4% White), and Mokuleia (63.5% White).

Makaha's Black Population

303 residents of Makaha, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Makaha is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Makaha ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makaha's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Black residents' share of Makaha's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.0%.

Makaha is more Black than neighboring Waianae (1% Black), Nanakuli (0.7% Black), and Mokuleia (1.6% Black). Makaha is less Black than neighboring Makaha Valley (7.4% Black), and Maili (6.2% Black).

Makaha's Asian Population

889 residents of Makaha, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Makaha is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Makaha ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makaha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Asian residents' share of Makaha's population has decreased from 9.9% to 8.8%.

Makaha is more Asian than neighboring Waianae (8.6% Asian), and Nanakuli (5.1% Asian). Makaha is less Asian than neighboring Makaha Valley (23.9% Asian), Maili (13.1% Asian), and Mokuleia (9.5% Asian).

Makaha's Hispanic Population

1,272 residents of Makaha, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Makaha is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Makaha ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makaha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Makaha's population has decreased from 17.3% to 12.6%.

Makaha is more Hispanic than neighboring Nanakuli (11.1% Hispanic), and Mokuleia (8.2% Hispanic). Makaha is less Hispanic than neighboring Makaha Valley (13.5% Hispanic), Waianae (14.2% Hispanic), and Maili (12.9% Hispanic).

Makaha's Native American/Other Population

2,623 residents of Makaha, or 26.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Makaha is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Makaha ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makaha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Makaha's population has increased from 22.7% to 26.1%.

Makaha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Makaha Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Mokuleia (0.7% Native American/Other). Makaha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waianae (39% Native American/Other), Maili (30.5% Native American/Other), and Nanakuli (49% Native American/Other).

Makaha's Multiracial Population

2,898 residents of Makaha, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Makaha is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Makaha ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makaha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Makaha's population has decreased from 30.9% to 28.8%.

Makaha is more Multiracial than neighboring Makaha Valley (17.8% Multiracial), and Mokuleia (16.4% Multiracial). Makaha is less Multiracial than neighboring Waianae (29.6% Multiracial), Maili (29.4% Multiracial), and Nanakuli (29.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.