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Laupahoehoe

Hawaii · 1,147 residents · 3.241 sq mi
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Laupahoehoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,708. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 674 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $408,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Hawaii median. Despite a median home value of $408,200, the poverty rate sits 45% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,147
+142%since 2000
from 473 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
354 / sq mi
+142%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+10%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4066088101K1K1990201020202024Laupahoehoe
2024916
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,708
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,529
+165%since 2000
from $11,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,200
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+76%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(132)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(48)
Asian27.1%(128)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.3%(370)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(374)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(148)
Asian24%(275)
Other33.5%(384)
Diversity Score91%(1,043)
Diversity Score
91
+16%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii?

Laupahoehoe, Hawaii has about 1,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii?

The typical household in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii earns about $57,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laupahoehoe, Hawaii expensive?

In Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $408,200, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii?

About 18.6% of people in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laupahoehoe, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Laupahoehoe, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 574 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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