Makawao
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Makawao is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 7,297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,578 ft (481 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haliimaile, 1.2 miles NW.
- 7,297residents (2020 Census)
- 1,578 ftelevation · 481 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 2,058 / sq mipopulation density
- 96768ZIP code
About Makawao
Makawao is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 7,297 at the 2020 census. Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakalā, the community is known for being the hub of Upcountry Maui, a part of the island dominated by mostly agriculture and ranch land. Makawao Forest Reserve is to the east-northeast.
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Living in Makawao
- Median household income
- $96,444
- Median home value
- $888,000
- Median rent
- $1,908/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Makawao had 7,297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,058 per sq mi (795 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Makawao at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,297 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.55 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.8480° N, 156.3190° W |
| ZIP code | 96768 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1548050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Makawao
- Haliimaile1.2 mi NW
- Pukalani1.8 mi SW
- Olinda2.3 mi SE
- Haiku-Pauwela5.2 mi N
- Paia5.3 mi NW
- Kula5.4 mi S
- Keokea9.2 mi S
- Kihei9.6 mi SW
- Kahului9.7 mi W
- Maalaea11.6 mi W
- Wailuku12.2 mi W
- Waihee-Waiehu13.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Makawao
What county is Makawao in?
Makawao is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Makawao, HI?
7,297 people lived in Makawao at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Makawao, HI?
The ZIP code of Makawao is 96768.
What is the elevation of Makawao?
1,578 feet (481 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Makawao?
Haliimaile (1.2 mi), Pukalani (1.8 mi), Olinda (2.3 mi), Haiku-Pauwela (5.2 mi), Paia (5.3 mi).
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