Keokea
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Keokea is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 2,199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,861 ft (872 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kula, 3.8 miles N.
- 2,199residents (2020 Census)
- 2,861 ftelevation · 872 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.5 km²
- 120 / sq mipopulation density
- 96790ZIP code
About Keokea
Kēōkea (Hawaiian for 'the sound of white [caps]') is an unincorporated community, census-designated place (CDP), and Hawaiian home land on the island of Maui in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is situated on Hawaii State Highway 37 (the Kula Highway) at North Latitude 20.71 degrees, West Longitude 156.36 degrees. Its elevation is 2,860 feet (870 meters) above sea level. As of the 2020 census its population was 2,199, up from 1,612 in 2010.
Agriculture, forestry and ranching, which are supported by the area's fertile though often rocky volcanic loams, are important around this settlement, which has a temperate climate because of its elevation. Tourism also contributes to the local economy. The area around Kēōkea is characterized by a steep precipitation gradient: lowlands just 5 miles (8 km) to the northwest have mean annual precipitation of less than 16 inches (410 mm), while higher elevations 10 miles (16 km) to the northeast see 140 inches (3,600 mm). Kēōkea has a mean annual precipitation of about 32 inches (810 mm).
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Living in Keokea
- Median household income
- $114,250
- Median home value
- $728,400
- Median rent
- $1,836/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Keokea had 2,199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 120 per sq mi (46 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Keokea at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,199 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.35 sq mi (47.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.7210° N, 156.3624° W |
| ZIP code | 96790 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1536050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Keokea
- Kula3.8 mi N
- Wailea5.4 mi SW
- Kihei5.7 mi NW
- Pukalani7.8 mi N
- Makena8.0 mi SW
- Olinda8.7 mi NE
- Makawao9.2 mi N
- Haliimaile9.9 mi N
- Maalaea10.4 mi NW
- Kahului11.7 mi NW
- Paia13.0 mi N
- Waikapu13.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Keokea
What county is Keokea in?
Keokea is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Keokea, HI?
2,199 people lived in Keokea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Keokea, HI?
The ZIP code of Keokea is 96790.
What is the elevation of Keokea?
2,861 feet (872 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Keokea?
Kula (3.8 mi), Wailea (5.4 mi), Kihei (5.7 mi), Pukalani (7.8 mi), Makena (8.0 mi).
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