Makakilo, Hawaii Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Makakilo, Hawaii is 20,372 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest city in Hawaii. The median household income is $120,489, the median home value is $827,900, and the median age is 36.4.
20,372
Population
5332
People / sq mi
$120,489
Median Income
$827,900
Median Home Value
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Makakilo covers 3.8 sq mi of land at 5332 people per square mile.
About Makakilo, HI
Housing cost is the defining feature of Makakilo: the median home is valued at $827,900. With 20,372 residents, Makakilo is a city in Hawaii. It ranks #15 among cities in Hawaii by population.
Median household income is $120,489, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.7%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $827,900, with typical rent around $2,202.
Roughly 36.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.9%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Makakilo — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% |
Economy & Income
$120,489
Median Household Income
$47,488
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$827,900
Median Home Value
$2,202
Median Rent
80.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.8%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.8%
Drive Alone
70.6%
Public Transit
10.9%
Work From Home
33.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.6%
Foreign Born
78.9%
Non-English at Home
13.6%
Veterans
10.5%
With Disability
97.1%
Health Insurance
98.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.8% |
| Public Administration | 13.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.7% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Makakilo, Hawaii has a population of 20,372 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest city in Hawaii.
The median household income in Makakilo, Hawaii is $120,489, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Makakilo, Hawaii is $827,900, with median monthly rent at $2,202 and a homeownership rate of 80.1%.
The median age in Makakilo, Hawaii is 36.4 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.