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Makaha, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Population

10,066

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,742

ZIP codes

0

Makaha and its ZIP codes

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Makaha at a glance

  • Makaha is about 17 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,970, 35% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $394,000 (53% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,868 a month.

Local data for Makaha, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Makaha, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,970

Poverty rate

25.0%

Median home value

$394,000

Median rent

$1,868/mo

Homeownership

46.4%

Bachelor's or higher

19.7%

Median age

37.9

Average commute

47.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (630), German Americans (552), Filipino Americans (506).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Honolulu County. PPP loans are for Makaha.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,144

455,202 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,681

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.5B

FY 2026, $10,325 per person

Honolulu County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Makaha, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone54.5%
  • Carpooled19.5%
  • Public transit11.7%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home11.6%

Average one-way commute: 47.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Makaha, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

2,733

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

6,934

4.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 65°F

21.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Makaha, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.6%

U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Makaha

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Makaha ValleyCensus-designated place1.9 mi3.7
WaianaeCensus-designated place2.2 mi5.4
MailiCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.7
NanakuliCensus-designated place7.4 mi3
MokuleiaCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.7
WaialuaCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.2
Schofield BarracksCensus-designated place9.5 mi2.8
Ko OlinaCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
Wheeler AFBCensus-designated place11 mi2.3
MakakiloCensus-designated place11 mi3.8
HaleiwaCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
Whitmore VillageCensus-designated place12 mi0.9
Royal KuniaCensus-designated place12 mi3
Waipio AcresCensus-designated place13 mi1
WahiawaCensus-designated place13 mi2.3
Mililani TownCensus-designated place13 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Makaha, HI in?
Makaha is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Makaha, HI?
About 10,066 people live in Makaha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Makaha?
Nearby places include Makaha Valley (1.9 mi), Waianae (2.2 mi), Maili (4.6 mi), Nanakuli (7.4 mi), Mokuleia (8.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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