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Lapwai

Idaho · 1,137 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Lapwai has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,137
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,504 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.8
+18%since 2000
from 26.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8731K1K1K2K1990201020202024Lapwai
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,875
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,800 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,980
+38%since 2000
from $10,159 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.1%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(175)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.2%(524)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(187)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4%(46)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other74.7%(849)
Diversity Score44.8%(510)
Diversity Score
45
−3%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lapwai, Idaho?

Lapwai, Idaho has about 1,137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lapwai, Idaho?

The typical household in Lapwai, Idaho earns about $40,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lapwai, Idaho expensive?

In Lapwai, Idaho, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Lapwai, Idaho?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lapwai, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lapwai, Idaho?

About 19.3% of people in Lapwai, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lapwai, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Lapwai, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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