Makaha is a city in Hawaii state in USA with a population of 10087 residents.. The poverty rate of Makaha is 34.5%, which is 146% higher than national average. The typical household in Makaha earns $51278 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 48.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Makaha are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 10 workers in Makaha is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Makaha, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Makaha remained 10.2%, which is 117% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Makaha, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Makaha is 157, which is 57% higher than national average. Median home value in Makaha is $362500 , which is 58% higher than national average. While median income in Makaha remained $51278, which is 24% lower than national average.