Keaau, HI Demographics

A map of Keaau's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	607	616	42.3%	51.5%
Multiracial	495	240	34.5%	20.1%
Native American/Other	127	127	8.8%	10.6%
Hispanic	109	126	7.6%	10.5%
White	98	86	6.8%	7.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Keaau, Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,436, a large increase from the 1,195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.3% Asian, 34.5% Multiracial, 8.8% Native American/Other, 7.6% Hispanic, 6.8% White, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keaau, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keaau has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Keaau, that probability was 66.6% in 2020 and 68.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keaau is ranked the 111th most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Keaau was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Keaau's White Population

98 residents of Keaau, or 6.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keaau is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Keaau ranks 154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keaau's White population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Keaau's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Keaau is less White than neighboring Kurtistown (13.1% White), Orchidlands Estates (28.2% White), Hilo (14.3% White), Hawaiian Paradise Park (28.5% White), and Hawaiian Acres (39.2% White).

Keaau's Black Population

0 residents of Keaau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keaau is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Keaau ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keaau's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Keaau's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Keaau is less Black than neighboring Orchidlands Estates (1.9% Black), Hilo (0.7% Black), and Hawaiian Paradise Park (1% Black).

Keaau's Asian Population

607 residents of Keaau, or 42.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keaau is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Keaau ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keaau's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Keaau's population has decreased from 51.5% to 42.3%.

Keaau is more Asian than neighboring Kurtistown (37.5% Asian), Orchidlands Estates (18.3% Asian), Hilo (34.2% Asian), Hawaiian Paradise Park (15.1% Asian), and Hawaiian Acres (4.3% Asian).

Keaau's Hispanic Population

109 residents of Keaau, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keaau is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Keaau ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keaau's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Keaau's population has decreased from 10.5% to 7.6%.

Keaau is less Hispanic than neighboring Kurtistown (17.4% Hispanic), Orchidlands Estates (14.2% Hispanic), Hilo (11% Hispanic), Hawaiian Paradise Park (15.9% Hispanic), and Hawaiian Acres (27.8% Hispanic).

Keaau's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Keaau, or 8.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Keaau is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Keaau ranks 79th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keaau's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Keaau's population has decreased from 10.6% to 8.8%.

Keaau is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kurtistown (13.8% Native American/Other), Orchidlands Estates (14.1% Native American/Other), Hilo (13.3% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Paradise Park (10% Native American/Other), and Hawaiian Acres (9.8% Native American/Other).

Keaau's Multiracial Population

495 residents of Keaau, or 34.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keaau is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Keaau ranks 95th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keaau's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 106.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Keaau's population has increased from 20.1% to 34.5%.

Keaau is more Multiracial than neighboring Kurtistown (18.2% Multiracial), Orchidlands Estates (23.3% Multiracial), Hilo (26.4% Multiracial), Hawaiian Paradise Park (29.5% Multiracial), and Hawaiian Acres (18.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.