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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lawai

Hawaii · 1,984 residents · 4.058 sq mi
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Lawai is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,662. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $219,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,984
+7%since 1990
from 1,858 in 1990
1990 – 2024
489 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 458 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+14%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lawai
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,662
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,050 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,884
+37%since 1990
from $16,693 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$219,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$899
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $798 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
27.0% rent
3.9
−3%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(796)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(226)
Asian56.3%(1,046)
Diversity Score73.8%(1,371)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(644)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(234)
Asian29.5%(586)
Diversity Score77.9%(1,546)
78
+6%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawai, Hawaii?

Lawai, Hawaii has about 1,984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lawai, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lawai, Hawaii earns about $55,662 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 $219,000, and the typical rent is about $899 a month.

How educated are people in Lawai, Hawaii?

About 22.2% 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 4.9% of people in Lawai, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawai, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawai, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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