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'''Keaau''' (also written as '''Kea{{okina}}au''') is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Hawaii County, Hawaii|Hawaii County]], [[Hawaii]], United States located in the [[Puna, Hawaii|District of Puna]]. The population was 2,010 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]. The population increased by 12.1% to 2,253 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="census.gov">[https://www.census.gov/popfinder US Census Bureau - 2010 Population Finder - Keaau CDP]</ref>
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'''Kea{{okina}}au''' (also written as '''Keaau''') is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Hawaii County, Hawaii|Hawai{{okina}}i County]], [[Hawaii]]. located in the [[Puna, Hawaii|District of Puna]]. The population was 1,195 at the time of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]. The population decreased by roughly 50% from 2,253 at the time of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="census.gov">{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/popfinder |title=US Census Bureau - 2010 Population Finder - Keaau CDP |access-date=2017-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116034919/http://www.census.gov/popfinder/ |archive-date=2014-01-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==History==
[[File:The Olaa Sugar Company, Hawaii's Largest Sugar Plantation (c. 1902).jpg|thumb|left|The Olaa Sugar Company was Hawaii's Largest Sugar Plantation (c. 1902)]]
Keaau was called ‘Ōla‘a and in 1899, the Olaa Sugar Company leased about 4,000 acres of land, for growing sugarcane.<ref name="Magazine 2019">{{cite magazine| title=Kea‘au, A Point in Time | magazine=Ke Ola Magazine | date=1 July 2019 | url=https://keolamagazine.com/community/keaau-point-time/ | access-date=21 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=Olaa's big sugar mill has commenced grinding |newspaper=The Pacific commercial advertiser |location=Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands 1885-1921, December 28, 1901 | via=Chronicling America Library of Congress | date=28 December 1901 | issn=2375-3137 | url=https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85047084/1901-12-28/ed-1/seq-3/ | access-date=21 December 2022}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Keaau is on the east side of the island of [[Hawaii (island)|Hawaii]] at {{coord|19|37|16|N|155|2|30|W|type:city}} (19.621072, -155.041706).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered to the southwest by [[Kurtistown, Hawaii|Kurtistown]]. [[Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo]] is {{convert|8|mi|0}} to the north. The junction of [[Hawaii Route 11]] (the Hawaii Belt Road) and [[Hawaii Route 130]] (Keaau-Pahoa Road) is in the northern part of the community. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|6.7|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1532900| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Keaau CDP, Hawaii| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=May 31, 2017}}</ref>
Kea{{okina}}au is on the east side of the island of [[Hawaii (island)|Hawai{{okina}}i]] at {{coord|19|37|16|N|155|2|30|W|type:city}} (19.621072, -155.041706).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered to the southwest by [[Kurtistown, Hawaii|Kurtistown]]. [[Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo]] is {{convert|8|mi|0}} to the north. The junction of [[Hawaii Route 11]] (the Hawaii Belt Road) and [[Hawaii Route 130]] (Keaau-Pahoa Road) is in the northern part of the community. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|6.7|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1532900| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Keaau CDP, Hawaii| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=May 31, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


The [[United States Board on Geographic Names|Board on Geographic Names]] officially designated the populated place as Kea{{Okina}}au in 2003.<ref>cf. {{GNIS|360892|Kea{{Okina}}au}}</ref>
The [[United States Board on Geographic Names|Board on Geographic Names]] officially designated the populated place as Kea{{Okina}}au in 2003.<ref>cf. {{GNIS|360892|Kea{{Okina}}au}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2020= 1195
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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===2010 Census data===
===2010 Census data===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,253 people in 701 households residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 901.2 people per square mile (352.0/km²). There were 757 housing units at an average density of 302.8 per square mile (118.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.22% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|American Indian & Alaska Native]], 52.02% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 7.50% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander]], 0.44% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 27.25% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.74% of the population.<ref name="census.gov"/>
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 2,253 people in 701 households residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|901.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 757 housing units at an average density of {{convert|302.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the CDP was 12.38% White, 0.22% African American, 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|American Indian & Alaska Native]], 52.02% Asian, 7.50% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander]], 0.44% from other races, and 27.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.74%.<ref name="census.gov"/><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>


There were 701 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 3.21.<ref name="census.gov"/>
Of the 701 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 3.21.<ref name="census.gov"/>


In the Keaau CDP the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 9.6% from 25 to 34, 19.6 from 35 to 49, 20.4% from 50 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 males there were 100.4 females.<ref name="census.gov"/>
In the Kea{{okina}}au CDP the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 9.6% from 25 to 34, 19.6 from 35 to 49, 20.4% from 50 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 males there were 100.4 females.<ref name="census.gov"/>


The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $39,722, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $43,347. Males had a median income in 2000 of $27,344 versus $23,287 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP in 2000 was $14,657. About 9.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]] in 2000, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $39,722 and the median family income in 2000 was $43,347. Males had a median income in 2000 of $27,344 versus $23,287 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $14,657. About 9.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]] in 2000, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
* [[Hi'iaka's Healing Herb Garden]]
* [[Hi'iaka's Healing Herb Garden|Hi{{okina}}iaka's Healing Herb Garden]]
* [[Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation]] visitors center between Hilo and Keaau<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gohawaii.com/listing?id=7414 |title=Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitors Center |work=on GoHawaii.Com official state tourism web site |publisher=[[Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau]] |accessdate=2009-08-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716100235/http://www.gohawaii.com/listing?id=7414 |archivedate=2011-07-16 |df= }}</ref>
* [[Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation]] visitors center between Hilo and Kea{{okina}}au<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gohawaii.com/listing?id=7414 |title=Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitors Center |work=on GoHawaii.Com official state tourism web site |publisher=[[Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau]] |access-date=2009-08-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716100235/http://www.gohawaii.com/listing?id=7414 |archive-date=2011-07-16 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* {{Commons category-inline}}


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Keaʻau, Hawaii
Keaʻau
Census-designated place
Location in Hawaiʻi County and the state of Hawaii
Location in Hawaiʻi County and the state of Hawaii
Coordinates: 19°37′16″N 155°2′30″W / 19.62111°N 155.04167°W / 19.62111; -155.04167
CountryUnited States
StateHawaii
CountyHawaiʻi
Area
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 • Total
6.27 sq mi (16.25 km2)
 • Land6.27 sq mi (16.25 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
341 ft (104 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,195
 • Density190.50/sq mi (73.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian)
ZIP code
96749
Area code808
FIPS code15-32900
GNIS feature ID0360892

Keaʻau (also written as Keaau) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii. located in the District of Puna. The population was 1,195 at the time of the 2020 census. The population decreased by roughly 50% from 2,253 at the time of the 2010 census.[2]

History

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The Olaa Sugar Company was Hawaii's Largest Sugar Plantation (c. 1902)

Keaau was called ‘Ōla‘a and in 1899, the Olaa Sugar Company leased about 4,000 acres of land, for growing sugarcane.[3][4]

Geography

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Keaʻau is on the east side of the island of Hawaiʻi at 19°37′16″N 155°2′30″W / 19.62111°N 155.04167°W / 19.62111; -155.04167 (19.621072, -155.041706).[5] It is bordered to the southwest by Kurtistown. Hilo is 8 miles (13 km) to the north. The junction of Hawaii Route 11 (the Hawaii Belt Road) and Hawaii Route 130 (Keaau-Pahoa Road) is in the northern part of the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all of it land.[6]

The Board on Geographic Names officially designated the populated place as Keaʻau in 2003.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20201,195—
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 Census data

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At the 2010 census there were 2,253 people in 701 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 901.2 inhabitants per square mile (348.0/km2). There were 757 housing units at an average density of 302.8 per square mile (116.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.38% White, 0.22% African American, 0.18% American Indian & Alaska Native, 52.02% Asian, 7.50% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 27.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.74%.[2][9]

Of the 701 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 3.21.[2]

In the Keaʻau CDP the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 9.6% from 25 to 34, 19.6 from 35 to 49, 20.4% from 50 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 males there were 100.4 females.[2]

The median household income was $39,722 and the median family income in 2000 was $43,347. Males had a median income in 2000 of $27,344 versus $23,287 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $14,657. About 9.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "US Census Bureau - 2010 Population Finder - Keaau CDP". Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  3. ^ "Kea'au, A Point in Time". Ke Ola Magazine. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Olaa's big sugar mill has commenced grinding". The Pacific commercial advertiser. Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands 1885-1921, December 28, 1901. 28 December 1901. ISSN 2375-3137. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via Chronicling America Library of Congress.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Keaau CDP, Hawaii". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 31, 2017.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ cf. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keaʻau
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. ^ "Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitors Center". on GoHawaii.Com official state tourism web site. Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
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