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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMakawaoHawaiiNational
Income per capita$34,688$30,970$29,829
Median household income$93,577$71,977$55,322
Median income owner occupied$107,732$90,877$70,586
Median income renter occupied$42,750$52,188$35,192
Median earnings male$46,639$38,506$36,919
Median earnings female$29,783$30,482$26,250
Unemployment rate1.5%3.4%4.7%
Poverty level8.9%10.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Makawao is 16% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Makawao is 69% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Makawao is 68% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Makawao is 41% lower than the national average

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      $62,378 $93,577 $187,154
      City
      $47,979 $71,977 $143,954
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Makawao median earnings by income bracket

      Makawao employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry23.2%23.2%
      Manufacturing sector6.2%6.2%
      Financial & insurance services2.8%2.8%
      Wholesale & retail services10.4%10.4%
      Public administration5.6%5.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.0%10.0%
      Education, health & social services6.3%6.3%
      Other34.5%34.5%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Keokea, HI2,471$111,375101.3%
      Waihee-Waiehu, HI10,771$109,07797.2%
      Pukalani, HI7,689$107,46194.2%
      Waikapu, HI3,754$106,95593.3%
      Paia, HI2,285$101,56383.6%
      Makawao, HI7,989$93,57769.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Minnetrista, MN7,989$144,188160.6%
      Argyle, NS7,989n/a 
      Brentwood, MO7,986$80,48645.5%
      Beckwith, ON7,986n/a 
      Brazeau County, AB7,986n/a 
      Makawao, HI7,989$93,57769.1%
      Source: The Makawao, HI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).