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Lapwai

Idaho · 1,169 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Lapwai has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,000. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,169
+3%since 2000
from 1,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,546 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.4
+20%since 2000
from 26.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8731K1K1K2K1990201020202024Lapwai
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,014
+58%since 2000
from $10,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(127)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5%(59)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other77.5%(906)
Diversity Score38.5%(450)
Diversity Score
38
−17%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lapwai, Idaho?

Lapwai, Idaho has about 1,169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lapwai, Idaho?

The typical household in Lapwai, Idaho earns about $45,313 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 $98,000, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Lapwai, Idaho?

About 12.0% 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 20.9% 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 240 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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