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Makawao, HI


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Makawao, Hawaii

Makawao, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 104 miles E of Honolulu, Hawaii. There are 6,327 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Makawao

In Makawao, about 50% of adults are married. The faces of Makawao are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Makawao had a median family income of $50,145.

Political Inclinations

Makawao folks tended to give their money ($9,700) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Makawao Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Makawao that were owner-occupied was 55%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Makawao, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Makawao strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Makawao Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Makawao Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Makawao, HI

Comparing Makawao to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population27
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size95
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents24
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