It is a fairly quiet town because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Keaau has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Keaau has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Keaau than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Keaau may be for you.
Keaau is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The percentage of adults in Keaau with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.87% of adults in Keaau have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Keaau in 2022 was $34,748, which is lower middle income relative to Hawaii, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $138,992 for a family of four. However, Keaau contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Keaau is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Keaau home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Keaau residents report their race to be Asian, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Keaau include Portuguese, German, English, European, and Irish.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Keaau's cultural character, accounting for 24.71% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Keaau is English. Other important languages spoken here include Pacific Island languages and Tagalog.
