Makawao, HI Demographics

A map of Makawao's Population by Race

Makawao, Hawaii had a population of 7,297 in 2020. It was 34.5% White, 0.2% Black, 13.5% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic, 11.1% Native American/Other, and 26.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Makawao, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Makawao is the 44th most populous. 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).

Makawao's White Population

2,517 residents of Makawao identify as White, or 34.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Makawao larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Makawao is ranked #66 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Makawao is more White than neighboring Haliimaile (20.3% White), and Pukalani (32.2% White). Makawao is less White than neighboring Olinda (65.2% White), Haiku-Pauwela (54.5% White), and Kula (51.4% White).

Makawao's Black Population

17 residents of Makawao identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Makawao roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Makawao is ranked #135 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Makawao is less Black than neighboring Haliimaile (0.5% Black), Pukalani (0.6% Black), Olinda (0.5% Black), Haiku-Pauwela (0.8% Black), and Kula (0.4% Black).

Makawao's Asian Population

986 residents of Makawao identify as Asian, or 13.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Makawao considerably less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Makawao is ranked #95 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Makawao is more Asian than neighboring Olinda (5.9% Asian), Haiku-Pauwela (7.1% Asian), and Kula (13.4% Asian). Makawao is less Asian than neighboring Haliimaile (32.4% Asian), and Pukalani (19.7% Asian).

Makawao's Hispanic Population

1,044 residents of Makawao identify as Hispanic, or 14.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Makawao roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Makawao is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Makawao is more Hispanic than neighboring Haliimaile (10.1% Hispanic), Pukalani (11.9% Hispanic), Olinda (6.3% Hispanic), Haiku-Pauwela (11.7% Hispanic), and Kula (8.6% Hispanic).

Makawao's Native American/Other Population

811 residents of Makawao identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 11.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Makawao roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Makawao is ranked #73 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Makawao is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pukalani (8.9% Native American/Other), Olinda (6.1% Native American/Other), Haiku-Pauwela (8.4% Native American/Other), and Kula (5.8% Native American/Other). Makawao is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haliimaile (17.7% Native American/Other).

Makawao's Multiracial Population

1,922 residents of Makawao identify as Multiracial, or 26.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Makawao slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Makawao is ranked #40 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Makawao is more Multiracial than neighboring Haliimaile (19% Multiracial), Olinda (16% Multiracial), Haiku-Pauwela (17.6% Multiracial), and Kula (20.4% Multiracial). Makawao is less Multiracial than neighboring Pukalani (26.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.