Keaau is a CDP located in Hawaii County Hawaii. Keaau has a 2024 population of 1,130. Keaau is currently declining at a rate of -6.61% annually and its population has decreased by -11.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,280 in 2020.
The average household income in Keaau is $81,508 with a poverty rate of 9.05%. The median age in Keaau is 45.2 years: 40.3 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keaau was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 640 | 49.61% |
| Two or more races | 475 | 36.82% |
| White | 89 | 6.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 6.28% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 431 | 2.96 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 161 | 3.93 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 159 | 0 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 96 | 4.52 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 15 | 3.47 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.9
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 3.64% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 12.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 16.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.54% |
| High School Graduate | 409 | 45.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 5.07% |
| Some College | 134 | 14.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 514 | 451 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 255 | 239 | 48 |
| White | 78 | 78 | 28 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | 13 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 38.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,104 | $36,250 | $46,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,313 | $45,938 | $24,048 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,227 | $45,859 | $34,167 |
| Some College | $54,375 | $58,015 | $51,250 |
$42,227
Average Earnings
$45,859
Average Male
$34,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59% of Keaau residents speak only English, while 41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 37.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 638 | 47 | 7.37% |
| Multiple | 475 | 41 | 8.63% |
| White | 79 | 19 | 24.05% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 12 | 18.18% |
| Islander | 76 | 4 | 5.26% |
9.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.81%
Male Poverty Rate
10.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keaau is White, with 24.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keaau is Islander, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.92% |
| Some College | 8.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,214 | $98,846 |
| Households | $79,821 | $81,508 |
| Married Families | $84,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $44,514 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 37.08% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 6.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.09%
Born in Keaau
69.46%
Native Born
30.54%
Foreign Born
9.3%
Non Citizen
21.24%
Naturalized
69.46% of Keaau residents were born in the United States, with 62.09% having been born in Hawaii. 9.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,130 | -80 | -6.61% |
| 2023 | 1,210 | -80 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 1,290 | 102 | 8.59% |
| 2021 | 1,188 | -92 | -7.19% |
| 2020 | 1,280 | -1,333 | -51.01% |
| 2019 | 2,613 | 120 | 4.81% |
| 2018 | 2,493 | -134 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 2,627 | -45 | -1.68% |
| 2016 | 2,672 | 257 | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 2,415 | -126 | -4.96% |
| 2014 | 2,541 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 2,550 | 107 | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 2,443 | 25 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 2,418 | 165 | 7.32% |
| 2010 | 2,253 | 0 | 0% |