Keokea, HI Demographics

A map of Keokea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,054	614	36.4%	27.9%
Multiracial	898	706	31.1%	32.1%
White	528	516	18.3%	23.5%
Hispanic	212	200	7.3%	9.1%
Asian	200	154	6.9%	7.0%
Black	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Keokea, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,892, a dramatic increase from the 2,199 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.4% Native American/Other, 31.1% Multiracial, 18.3% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keokea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keokea has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Keokea, that probability was 75.1% in 2020 and 72.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keokea is ranked the 85th 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). Keokea was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Keokea's White Population

528 residents of Keokea, or 18.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keokea is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Keokea ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keokea's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Keokea's population has decreased from 23.5% to 18.3%.

Keokea is less White than neighboring Kula (54.9% White), Wailea (67.3% White), Kihei (42.2% White), Makena (88.9% White), and Pukalani (28.1% White).

Keokea's Black Population

0 residents of Keokea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keokea is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Keokea ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keokea's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Keokea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Keokea is less Black than neighboring Wailea (1% Black), Kihei (1.3% Black), and Pukalani (1.4% Black).

Keokea's Asian Population

200 residents of Keokea, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keokea is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Keokea ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keokea's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. Asian residents' share of Keokea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Keokea is more Asian than neighboring Makena (0% Asian). Keokea is less Asian than neighboring Kula (14% Asian), Wailea (10% Asian), Kihei (21.2% Asian), and Pukalani (18.7% Asian).

Keokea's Hispanic Population

212 residents of Keokea, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keokea is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Keokea ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keokea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Keokea's population has decreased from 9.1% to 7.3%.

Keokea is more Hispanic than neighboring Makena (1.1% Hispanic). Keokea is less Hispanic than neighboring Kula (7.7% Hispanic), Wailea (9.6% Hispanic), Kihei (13.2% Hispanic), and Pukalani (15.9% Hispanic).

Keokea's Native American/Other Population

1,054 residents of Keokea, or 36.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Keokea is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Keokea ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keokea's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keokea's population has increased from 27.9% to 36.4%.

Keokea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kula (7.1% Native American/Other), Wailea (1.6% Native American/Other), Kihei (2.9% Native American/Other), Makena (7.8% Native American/Other), and Pukalani (3.7% Native American/Other).

Keokea's Multiracial Population

898 residents of Keokea, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keokea is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Keokea ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keokea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Keokea's population has decreased from 32.1% to 31.1%.

Keokea is more Multiracial than neighboring Kula (16.4% Multiracial), Wailea (10.6% Multiracial), Kihei (19.3% Multiracial), and Makena (2.2% Multiracial). Keokea is less Multiracial than neighboring Pukalani (32.2% 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.