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Lawai

Hawaii · 2,578 residents · 4.058 sq mi
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Lawai is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,443. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $641,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,578
+30%since 2000
from 1,984 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+16%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lawai
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,443
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,662 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,386
+42%since 2000
from $22,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$641,700
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,657
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $899 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+116%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(980)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(307)
Asian19.6%(504)
Other25.2%(650)
Diversity Score89.1%(2,298)
Diversity Score
89
+14%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawai, Hawaii?

Lawai, Hawaii has about 2,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lawai, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lawai, Hawaii earns about $75,443 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 $641,700, and the typical rent is about $1,657 a month.

How educated are people in Lawai, Hawaii?

About 32.6% 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 11.1% 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 720 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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