Makena, HI Demographics

A map of Makena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	80	115	88.9%	58.7%
Native American/Other	7	21	7.8%	10.7%
Multiracial	2	37	2.2%	18.9%
Hispanic	1	17	1.1%	8.7%
Black	0	2	0.0%	1.0%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	2.0%

Makena, Hawaii has an estimated population of 90, a dramatic decrease from the 196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 7.8% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Makena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Makena has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Makena, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Makena is ranked the 160th 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). Makena was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Makena's White Population

80 residents of Makena, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Makena is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Makena ranks 20th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makena's White population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. White residents' share of Makena's population has increased from 58.7% to 88.9%.

Makena is more White than neighboring Wailea (67.3% White), Keokea (18.3% White), Kihei (42.2% White), Kula (54.9% White), and Maalaea (72.9% White).

Makena's Black Population

0 residents of Makena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Makena is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Makena ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makena's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Makena's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Makena is less Black than neighboring Wailea (1% Black), Kihei (1.3% Black), and Maalaea (3.8% Black).

Makena's Asian Population

0 residents of Makena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Makena is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Makena ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Makena's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Makena is less Asian than neighboring Wailea (10% Asian), Keokea (6.9% Asian), Kihei (21.2% Asian), Kula (14% Asian), and Maalaea (7.1% Asian).

Makena's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Makena, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Makena is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Makena ranks 108th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makena's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Makena's population has decreased from 8.7% to 1.1%.

Makena is less Hispanic than neighboring Wailea (9.6% Hispanic), Keokea (7.3% Hispanic), Kihei (13.2% Hispanic), Kula (7.7% Hispanic), and Maalaea (2.9% Hispanic).

Makena's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Makena, or 7.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Makena is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Makena ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Makena's population has decreased from 10.7% to 7.8%.

Makena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wailea (1.6% Native American/Other), Kihei (2.9% Native American/Other), Kula (7.1% Native American/Other), and Maalaea (3.8% Native American/Other). Makena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keokea (36.4% Native American/Other).

Makena's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Makena, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Makena is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Makena ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Makena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 94.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Makena's population has decreased from 18.9% to 2.2%.

Makena is less Multiracial than neighboring Wailea (10.6% Multiracial), Keokea (31.1% Multiracial), Kihei (19.3% Multiracial), Kula (16.4% Multiracial), and Maalaea (9.5% 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.