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Lanai City

Hawaii · 3,393 residents · 6.767 sq mi
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Lanai City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $630,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 142%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,393
+7%since 2000
from 3,164 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
501 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+19%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lanai City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,167
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,488
+128%since 2000
from $18,668 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+5%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$630,000
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+107%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(397)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(245)
Asian55.9%(1,769)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(1,685)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10%(339)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(230)
Asian48%(1,630)
Other35.2%(1,193)
Diversity Score78.9%(2,676)
Diversity Score
79
+48%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2016
from 72.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lanai City, Hawaii?

Lanai City, Hawaii has about 3,393 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lanai City, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lanai City, Hawaii earns about $92,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lanai City, Hawaii expensive?

In Lanai City, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $630,000, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Lanai City, Hawaii?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lanai City, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lanai City, Hawaii?

About 6.7% of people in Lanai City, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lanai City, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Lanai City, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 996 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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