Keaau CDP, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Keaau CDP is a small community located in Hawaii. The total population is 1,210. It ranks as the 118th most populous out of 163 cities and towns in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keaau CDP is 43.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Keaau CDP is $64,688. This is 34% lower than the state median of $98,317. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $320,000. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $808,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Keaau CDP is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 21.1%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 35.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Keaau CDP, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. For official data, visit data.census.gov.