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Lihue

Hawaii · 8,004 residents · 7.457 sq mi
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Lihue is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,057. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $635,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,004
+41%since 2000
from 5,674 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Lihue
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,057
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,217
+56%since 2000
from $22,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,518
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(1,665)
Black0.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(664)
Asian39.3%(3,144)
Other22.9%(1,831)
Diversity Score87%(6,966)
Diversity Score
87
+35%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lihue, Hawaii?

Lihue, Hawaii has about 8,004 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lihue, Hawaii?

The typical household in Lihue, Hawaii earns about $82,057 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 $635,700, and the typical rent is about $1,518 a month.

How educated are people in Lihue, Hawaii?

About 32.8% 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 4.1% 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 2,468 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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