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Lihue

Hawaii · 6,455 residents · 7.457 sq mi
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Lihue is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $543,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,455
+14%since 2000
from 5,674 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
866 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Lihue
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,960
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,102
+2%since 2000
from $22,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.5%(1,323)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(550)
Asian43.3%(2,792)
Other27.2%(1,753)
Diversity Score86.1%(5,556)
Diversity Score
86
+33%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lihue, Hawaii?

Lihue, Hawaii has about 6,455 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lihue, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lihue, Hawaii earns about $63,960 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 $543,500, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Lihue, Hawaii?

About 22.4% 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 7.5% 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 919 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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