Population 6,769 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Keaau
Household size in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.12 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Keaau average 2.82 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Hawaii overall, where it has 3.06 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.05, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Keaau is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Keaau, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Keaau has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Hawaii cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Keaau
Renters in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Keaau is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 11.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Keaau as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Keaau is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $862 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $953 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,193 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,272 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$410 | +$806 | +$606 |
Rent in Keaau runs $1,272 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $410 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Keaau
Bachelor's degrees in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Keaau: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Keaau is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Hawaii as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Keaau
| Period | Keaau | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Keaau has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Keaau compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaau | 2.82 | 42.4 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 10.0% | 1995 | $1,272 | 23.5% | 91.9% | 2.6% |
| Kurtistown | 3.10 | 38.3 | 11.9% | 13.9% | 11.7% | 1994 | $1,598 | 19.9% | 93.4% | 2.0% |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 2.76 | 42.4 | 20.2% | 26.3% | 9.4% | 1997 | $1,391 | 24.0% | 95.9% | 2.8% |
| Ainaloa | 2.50 | 40.8 | 29.5% | 17.7% | 7.4% | 1998 | $1,339 | 11.2% | 93.2% | 19.7% |
| Mountain View | 2.81 | 41.8 | 16.0% | 19.2% | 13.8% | 1999 | $1,325 | 20.5% | 87.6% | 9.0% |
| Kukui | 3.29 | 39.1 | 12.6% | 21.1% | 9.5% | 1990 | $1,623 | 36.0% | 91.4% | 1.4% |
| Hawaiian Beaches | 2.58 | 49.5 | 5.0% | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1983 | $1,899 | 21.2% | 93.8% | 7.8% |
| Waiakea | 2.83 | 43.6 | 6.9% | 26.2% | 8.0% | 1992 | $1,138 | 26.1% | 92.9% | 5.6% |
| Nanawale Estates | 2.79 | 41.1 | 24.7% | 33.0% | 7.0% | 1985 | $1,049 | 14.7% | 85.3% | 5.6% |
| Hilo | 2.89 | 43.6 | 12.3% | 33.7% | 8.4% | 1980 | $1,555 | 34.2% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Fern Forest | 1.82 | 57.2 | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.3% | 1998 | $770 | 16.3% | 93.2% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Keaau. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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