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Lihue

Hawaii · 7,901 residents · 7.457 sq mi
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The short version

Lihue is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,850. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $878,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,901
+39%since 2000
from 5,674 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,060 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 887 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−4%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Lihue
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(524)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(540)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(484)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(343)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(228)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(687)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.7%(1,321)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(467)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(933)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416%(1,265)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(552)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7%(557)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,850
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,906 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,331
+96%since 2000
from $22,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+32%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$878,500
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,956
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
+9%since 2009
from 8.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lihue on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(1,218)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(370)
Asian48.1%(2,729)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(1,487)
Black2.5%(196)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(811)
Asian40.7%(3,214)
Other27.8%(2,193)
Diversity Score
89
+4%since 2009
from 86 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran2.5%(201)
Puerto Rican2.2%(170)
Mexican0.8%(60)
Venezuelan0.3%(23)
Asian origin
Japanese20.5%(1,622)
Filipino16.3%(1,290)
Vietnamese0.5%(43)
Thai0.4%(29)
Chinese0.1%(9)
Korean0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian30.4%(2,402)
Samoan0.4%(30)
Chuukese0.1%(11)
Ancestry
English6.1%(484)
German5.9%(465)
Portuguese3.7%(295)
Irish3.2%(255)
Russian2.1%(164)
Swedish1.7%(136)
Italian1.6%(127)
Dutch1.2%(92)
French1.1%(83)
American0.9%(73)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.7%(57)
Welsh0.7%(54)
Polish0.6%(47)
Ukrainian0.5%(42)
West Indian0.5%(38)
Swiss0.5%(37)
Finnish0.3%(23)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(23)
Austrian0.3%(21)
Hungarian0.2%(19)
Czech0.2%(16)
Danish0.2%(13)
Canadian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Japanese population · Largest Filipino population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.5%(865)
Married53%(1,666)
Widowed5.2%(164)
Divorced14.3%(450)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(702)
Married54.6%(1,750)
Widowed8.9%(287)
Divorced14.6%(469)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lihue, Hawaii?

Lihue, Hawaii has about 7,901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lihue, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lihue, Hawaii earns about $92,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lihue, Hawaii expensive?

In Lihue, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $878,500, and the typical rent is about $1,956 a month.

How educated are people in Lihue, Hawaii?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lihue, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lihue, Hawaii?

About 6.3% of people in Lihue, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lihue, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Lihue, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,365 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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