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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lihue

Hawaii · 5,536 residents · 7.457 sq mi
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Lihue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $179,000. With a median age of 39.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,536
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,674 in 2000
1990 – 2024
742 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 44.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Lihue
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,411
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,906 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,418
−14%vs 2000
vs $22,619 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$179,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $252,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$726
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $748 in 2000
US average: $450
54.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.2% in 2000
45.8% rent
4.3
−23%vs 2000
vs 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(1,218)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(370)
Asian48.1%(2,729)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(3,661)
1990
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(1,674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(361)
Asian68.6%(3,796)
Other1.2%(66)
Diversity Score62.6%(3,468)
63
−3%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lihue, Hawaii?

Lihue, Hawaii has about 5,536 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lihue, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lihue, Hawaii earns about $41,411 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 $179,000, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Lihue, Hawaii?

About 21.7% 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 4.5% of people in Lihue, 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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