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Keaau, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii, in Hawaii county, is 223 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. As of the year 2000 census, 2,010 people lived in Keaau.

The People and Families of Keaau

In Keaau, about 52% of adults are married. Keaau is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Keaau is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Keaau had a median family income of $43,347.

Political Inclinations

Keaau residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Keaau Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Keaau are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. In general, Keaau offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Keaau, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Keaau strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Keaau Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Keaau Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Keaau Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Keaau Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Keaau, HI

Comparing Keaau to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Male Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men43
Female Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built107
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone24
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