Makakilo, HI Demographics

A map of Makakilo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	5,709	6,219	27.5%	31.3%
Multiracial	5,303	5,012	25.6%	25.2%
White	3,803	3,508	18.3%	17.6%
Hispanic	3,049	2,816	14.7%	14.2%
Native American/Other	1,775	1,831	8.6%	9.2%
Black	1,096	491	5.3%	2.5%

Makakilo, Hawaii has an estimated population of 20,735, an increase from the 19,877 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 27.5% Asian, 25.6% Multiracial, 18.3% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 8.6% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Makakilo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Makakilo has become more racially diverse since 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 Makakilo, that probability was 77.8% in 2020 and 79.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Makakilo is ranked the 15th 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). Makakilo was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Makakilo's White Population

3,803 residents of Makakilo, or 18.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Makakilo is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Makakilo ranks 113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makakilo's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Makakilo's population has increased from 17.6% to 18.3%.

Makakilo is more White than neighboring Kapolei (11.1% White), East Kapolei (8.7% White), Ewa Villages (4.7% White), and Kalaeloa (15.3% White). Makakilo is less White than neighboring Ko Olina (51.3% White).

Makakilo's Black Population

1,096 residents of Makakilo, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Makakilo is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Makakilo ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makakilo's Black population has grown by an estimated 123.2%. Black residents' share of Makakilo's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.3%.

Makakilo is more Black than neighboring Kapolei (2% Black), East Kapolei (0.3% Black), and Ewa Villages (0% Black). Makakilo is less Black than neighboring Ko Olina (7.7% Black), and Kalaeloa (5.9% Black).

Makakilo's Asian Population

5,709 residents of Makakilo, or 27.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Makakilo is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Makakilo ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makakilo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Makakilo's population has decreased from 31.3% to 27.5%.

Makakilo is more Asian than neighboring Kapolei (26.2% Asian), Ko Olina (22% Asian), and Kalaeloa (8.5% Asian). Makakilo is less Asian than neighboring East Kapolei (28.1% Asian), and Ewa Villages (63.8% Asian).

Makakilo's Hispanic Population

3,049 residents of Makakilo, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Makakilo is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Makakilo ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makakilo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Makakilo's population has increased from 14.2% to 14.7%.

Makakilo is more Hispanic than neighboring Ko Olina (7.6% Hispanic), and Ewa Villages (7.1% Hispanic). Makakilo is less Hispanic than neighboring Kapolei (17.5% Hispanic), East Kapolei (15.1% Hispanic), and Kalaeloa (15.9% Hispanic).

Makakilo's Native American/Other Population

1,775 residents of Makakilo, or 8.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Makakilo is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Makakilo ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makakilo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Makakilo's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.6%.

Makakilo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ko Olina (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ewa Villages (5% Native American/Other). Makakilo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kapolei (13.8% Native American/Other), East Kapolei (15.4% Native American/Other), and Kalaeloa (31.1% Native American/Other).

Makakilo's Multiracial Population

5,303 residents of Makakilo, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Makakilo is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Makakilo ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makakilo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Makakilo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.6%.

Makakilo is more Multiracial than neighboring Ko Olina (10.7% Multiracial), Ewa Villages (19.4% Multiracial), and Kalaeloa (23.4% Multiracial). Makakilo is less Multiracial than neighboring Kapolei (29.5% Multiracial), and East Kapolei (32.4% 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.