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Lawai

Hawaii · 2,363 residents · 4.058 sq mi
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Lawai is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,167. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $616,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,363
+19%since 2000
from 1,984 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
582 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lawai
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,167
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,662 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,568
+47%since 2000
from $22,884 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$616,300
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $899 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.0
+130%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(848)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(300)
Asian23.2%(549)
Other20.9%(494)
Diversity Score90%(2,126)
Diversity Score
90
+15%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$89,477+31%
Home value$861,300+40%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawai, Hawaii?

Lawai, Hawaii has about 2,363 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawai, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lawai, Hawaii earns about $68,167 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 $616,300, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in Lawai, Hawaii?

About 30.9% 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 8.6% 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 505 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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