Makakilo, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Makakilo
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Makakilo Aerial
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| Counties | Honolulu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.82 sq mi (9.90 km2) |
| • Land | 3.82 sq mi (9.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,877 |
| • Density | 5,202.04/sq mi (2,008.73/km2) |
| ZIP code |
96707
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-47600 |
Makakilo (which means "observing eyes" in Hawaiian) or Makakilo City is a residential area in Hawaii. It is located on the island of Oʻahu in the City & County of Honolulu. In 2020, about 19,877 people lived there. Makakilo is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics.
Where is Makakilo Located?
Makakilo is found on the southern side of the Waiʻanae mountain range. It sits above the city of Kapolei. The Interstate H-1 freeway separates Makakilo from Kapolei.
If you travel east on H-1, you can reach Waipahu. The freeway ends a short distance west of Makakilo. It then turns into Farrington Highway, leading to Kahe Point and Nānākuli. Makakilo covers an area of about 3.1 square miles (9.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Makakilo?
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| 2020 | 19,877 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 13,156 people living in Makakilo. These people made up 3,898 households. Many families lived there, with 3,223 families recorded.
About 44% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (nearly 66%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.37 people. The average family had about 3.64 people.
The population was quite diverse. Many people were of Asian, Pacific Islander, or White backgrounds. A good number of residents identified with two or more races. About 10% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Makakilo was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Makakilo
The Hawaii Department of Education runs two public elementary schools in Makakilo. These schools are Makakilo Elementary School and Mauka Lani Elementary School.
Fun Things to Do
Wet'n'Wild Hawaii is a popular water park nearby. It was once considered part of Makakilo City. However, for the 2010 U.S. Census, it was officially placed in Kapolei.
