Lawai is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Lawai has a 2024 population of 2,992. Lawai is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 19.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,497 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawai is $107,957 with a poverty rate of 8.89%. The median age in Lawai is 40.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawai was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,138 | 39.21% |
| Two or more races | 972 | 33.49% |
| Asian | 517 | 17.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 197 | 6.79% |
| Other race | 64 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 898 | 3.22 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 604 | 3.54 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.57 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 61 | 4.18 | 77 | 23 |
| Male | 56 | 3.95 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 0.94% |
| Associates Degree | 375 | 19.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 440 | 22.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 230 | 12% |
| High School Graduate | 411 | 21.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.83% |
| Some College | 427 | 22.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 695 | 358 |
| Asian | 485 | 483 | 150 |
| 2+ Races | 387 | 374 | 115 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 256 | 33 |
| Islander | 176 | 161 | 26 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | 7 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,781 | $59,545 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,139 | $81,136 | $75,833 |
| High School Graduate | $70,750 | $81,429 | $56,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,784 | $67,798 | $48,750 |
| Some College | $57,176 | $62,112 | $39,808 |
$58,784
Average Earnings
$67,798
Average Male
$48,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.96% of Lawai residents speak only English, while 8.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 965 | 184 | 19.07% |
| Multiple | 972 | 69 | 7.1% |
| Islander | 197 | 5 | 2.54% |
8.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.59%
Male Poverty Rate
8.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawai is White, with 19.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawai is Islander, with 2.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.37% |
| Some College | 4.74% |
| High School | 1.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.1% |
| Male Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,375 | $111,410 |
| Households | $99,138 | $107,957 |
| Married Families | $118,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,329 | $65,202 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
154
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60 | 12.37% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 7.85% |
| White | 29 | 3.07% |
| Islander | 26 | 13.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.41%
Born in Lawai
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
3.45%
Naturalized
95.93% of Lawai residents were born in the United States, with 61.41% having been born in Hawaii. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,992 | 45 | 1.53% |
| 2023 | 2,947 | 45 | 1.55% |
| 2022 | 2,902 | 169 | 6.18% |
| 2021 | 2,733 | 236 | 9.45% |
| 2020 | 2,497 | 450 | 21.98% |
| 2019 | 2,047 | -164 | -7.42% |
| 2018 | 2,211 | 226 | 11.39% |
| 2017 | 1,985 | -167 | -7.76% |
| 2016 | 2,152 | -101 | -4.48% |
| 2015 | 2,253 | 44 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 2,209 | 32 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 2,177 | 81 | 3.86% |
| 2012 | 2,096 | 123 | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 1,973 | -390 | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 2,363 | 0 | 0% |