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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lawai

Hawaii · 1,858 residents · 4.058 sq mi
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Lawai is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,050. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $187,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,858
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,984 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.5
−12%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lawai
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,050
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,662 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,693
−27%vs 2000
vs $22,884 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $219,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $899 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+4%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(644)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(234)
Asian29.5%(586)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.9%(1,546)
1990
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(796)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(226)
Asian56.3%(1,046)
Other0.9%(16)
Diversity Score73.8%(1,371)
Diversity Score
74
−5%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.5%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Income$89,477+94%
Home value$861,300+359%
Population11,094+308%
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LAWAI VS
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Income$64,970+41%
Home value$394,000+110%
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Income$81,733+77%
Home value$518,300+176%
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Income$111,542+142%
Home value$640,600+241%
Population11,570+326%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawai, Hawaii?

Lawai, Hawaii has about 1,858 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawai, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lawai, Hawaii earns about $46,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawai, Hawaii expensive?

In Lawai, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $187,700, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Lawai, Hawaii?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lawai, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lawai, Hawaii?

About 2.6% of people in Lawai, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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