Keaau, HI Demographics

A map of Keaau's Population by Race

Keaau, Hawaii had a population of 1,195 in 2020. It was 7.2% White, 0.0% Black, 51.5% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 10.6% Native American/Other, and 20.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Keaau, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Keaau is the 116th most populous. 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's White Population

86 residents of Keaau identify as White, or 7.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Keaau less than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Keaau is ranked #154 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Keaau is less White than neighboring Kurtistown (14.6% White), Orchidlands Estates (33% White), Hilo (15.3% White), Hawaiian Paradise Park (31.7% White), and Hawaiian Acres (52.4% White).

Keaau's Black Population

0 residents of Keaau identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Keaau roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Keaau is ranked #150 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Keaau is less Black than neighboring Kurtistown (0.5% Black), Orchidlands Estates (0.7% Black), Hilo (0.5% Black), Hawaiian Paradise Park (0.7% Black), and Hawaiian Acres (0.9% Black).

Keaau's Asian Population

616 residents of Keaau identify as Asian, or 51.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Keaau larger than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Keaau is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Keaau is more Asian than neighboring Kurtistown (31.7% Asian), Orchidlands Estates (20.6% Asian), Hilo (30.2% Asian), Hawaiian Paradise Park (17.2% Asian), and Hawaiian Acres (6.8% Asian).

Keaau's Hispanic Population

126 residents of Keaau identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Keaau roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Keaau is ranked #64 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Keaau is more Hispanic than neighboring Hawaiian Acres (9.7% Hispanic). Keaau is less Hispanic than neighboring Kurtistown (12.5% Hispanic), Orchidlands Estates (11.4% Hispanic), Hilo (11.5% Hispanic), and Hawaiian Paradise Park (13.7% Hispanic).

Keaau's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Keaau identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 10.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Keaau roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Keaau is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Keaau is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kurtistown (11.6% Native American/Other), Orchidlands Estates (12% Native American/Other), Hilo (14.9% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Paradise Park (12.6% Native American/Other), and Hawaiian Acres (12.5% Native American/Other).

Keaau's Multiracial Population

240 residents of Keaau identify as Multiracial, or 20.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Keaau roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Keaau is ranked #95 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Keaau is more Multiracial than neighboring Hawaiian Acres (17.6% Multiracial). Keaau is less Multiracial than neighboring Kurtistown (29.1% Multiracial), Orchidlands Estates (22.4% Multiracial), Hilo (27.6% Multiracial), and Hawaiian Paradise Park (24.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.