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.
| Ethnicity | Makawao | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 14.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 14.8% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 23.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Makawao | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Education | Makawao | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 32% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 25% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |