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Makakilo, HI
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Population
20,735
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,427
ZIP codes
0
Makakilo and its ZIP codes
Makakilo at a glance
- Makakilo is about 24 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 163 cities and towns in Hawaii.
- Households here earn a median of $118,550 a year, 18% more than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $867,200 (3% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,276 a month.
Local data for Makakilo, HI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Makakilo, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,550
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$867,200
Median rent
$2,276/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (3,306), Japanese Americans (1,324), German Americans (1,216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Honolulu County. PPP loans are for Makakilo.
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
How people get to work
Makakilo, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Makakilo, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
82° / 59°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Makakilo, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Makakilo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KapoleiCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| East KapoleiCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Ko OlinaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Ewa VillagesCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| KalaeloaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 6.1 |
| West Loch EstateCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Ewa GentryCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| NanakuliCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| Royal KuniaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| Ocean PointeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| WaipahuCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Ewa BeachCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| WaikeleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WaipioCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Iroquois PointCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| MailiCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Makakilo, HI in?
- Makakilo is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Makakilo, HI?
- About 20,735 people live in Makakilo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Makakilo?
- Nearby places include Kapolei (1.5 mi), East Kapolei (2.4 mi), Ko Olina (2.8 mi), Ewa Villages (3 mi), Kalaeloa (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023