City

Makaweli, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kauai County  ·  Hawaii

👥295Population
🎂28.9Median Age
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1%Hispanic: 33.2%Asian: 36.3%Other: 20.7%Race
White1.0%
Hispanic33.2%
Asian36.3%
Other20.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
16%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
HS Graduate94 (64.4%)
Some College12 (8.2%)
Associates18 (12.3%)
Bachelors10 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree12 (8.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 64.4%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
HS Grad64.4%
Some College8.2%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Financials

Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units114
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
29%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
51%
About Makaweli, HI

Makaweli is a city in Hawaii, located in Kauai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 295 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.9 years.

The population of Makaweli is less-educated. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 36.3%.

Makaweli, HI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Makaweli
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.