Makawao, HI Demographics

A map of Makawao's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	1,970	1,922	26.8%	26.3%
White	1,836	2,517	25.0%	34.5%
Asian	1,281	986	17.4%	13.5%
Hispanic	1,194	1,044	16.2%	14.3%
Native American/Other	1,072	811	14.6%	11.1%
Black	0	17	0.0%	0.2%

Makawao, Hawaii has an estimated population of 7,353, a less than 1% change from the 7,297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 26.8% Multiracial, 25.0% White, 17.4% Asian, 16.2% Hispanic, 14.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Makawao, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Makawao 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 Makawao, that probability was 76.1% in 2020 and 78.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Makawao is ranked the 46th 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). Makawao was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Makawao's White Population

1,836 residents of Makawao, or 25.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Makawao is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Makawao ranks 66th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makawao's White population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. White residents' share of Makawao's population has decreased from 34.5% to 25.0%.

Makawao is more White than neighboring Haliimaile (15.7% White). Makawao is less White than neighboring Pukalani (28.1% White), Olinda (64.1% White), Haiku-Pauwela (52.5% White), and Kula (54.9% White).

Makawao's Black Population

0 residents of Makawao, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Makawao is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Makawao ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makawao's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Makawao's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Makawao is less Black than neighboring Haliimaile (0.4% Black), Pukalani (1.4% Black), and Olinda (0.3% Black).

Makawao's Asian Population

1,281 residents of Makawao, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Makawao is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Makawao ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makawao's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. Asian residents' share of Makawao's population has increased from 13.5% to 17.4%.

Makawao is more Asian than neighboring Olinda (5.2% Asian), Haiku-Pauwela (5.5% Asian), and Kula (14% Asian). Makawao is less Asian than neighboring Haliimaile (21.7% Asian), and Pukalani (18.7% Asian).

Makawao's Hispanic Population

1,194 residents of Makawao, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Makawao is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Makawao ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makawao's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Makawao's population has increased from 14.3% to 16.2%.

Makawao is more Hispanic than neighboring Pukalani (15.9% Hispanic), Olinda (7.3% Hispanic), Haiku-Pauwela (15.2% Hispanic), and Kula (7.7% Hispanic). Makawao is less Hispanic than neighboring Haliimaile (18.9% Hispanic).

Makawao's Native American/Other Population

1,072 residents of Makawao, or 14.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Makawao is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Makawao ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makawao's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Makawao's population has increased from 11.1% to 14.6%.

Makawao is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pukalani (3.7% Native American/Other), Olinda (4.6% Native American/Other), Haiku-Pauwela (4.2% Native American/Other), and Kula (7.1% Native American/Other). Makawao is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haliimaile (22.7% Native American/Other).

Makawao's Multiracial Population

1,970 residents of Makawao, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Makawao is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Makawao ranks 40th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makawao's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Makawao's population has increased from 26.3% to 26.8%.

Makawao is more Multiracial than neighboring Haliimaile (20.6% Multiracial), Olinda (18.4% Multiracial), Haiku-Pauwela (22.7% Multiracial), and Kula (16.4% Multiracial). Makawao is less Multiracial than neighboring Pukalani (32.2% 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.