Lihue is a CDP located in Kauai County Hawaii. Lihue has a 2024 population of 9,015. Lihue is currently growing at a rate of 2.07% annually but its population has decreased by -0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,036 in 2020.
The average household income in Lihue is $125,402 with a poverty rate of 6.32%. The median age in Lihue is 43.1 years: 41.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lihue was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,063 | 39.03% |
| Two or more races | 2,310 | 29.44% |
| White | 1,427 | 18.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 684 | 8.72% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 160 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.19% |
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,679 | 2.86 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 1,269 | 3.28 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 967 | 1.21 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Female | 317 | 4.88 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 126 | 6.18 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 0.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,018 | 17.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,631 | 28.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 663 | 11.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,191 | 21.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 1,033 | 18.23% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,541 | 2,426 | 1,028 |
| White | 1,311 | 1,296 | 590 |
| 2+ Races | 1,101 | 1,101 | 493 |
| Hispanic | 530 | 530 | 217 |
| Islander | 391 | 391 | 125 |
| Black | 140 | 140 | 58 |
| Other Race | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,481 | $70,212 | $87,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,693 | $110,446 | $67,393 |
| High School Graduate | $22,961 | $0 | $21,811 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,219 | $62,969 | $49,721 |
| Some College | $47,956 | $61,271 | $34,819 |
$58,219
Average Earnings
$62,969
Average Male
$49,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.5% of Lihue residents speak only English, while 13.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,375 | 204 | 14.84% |
| Asian | 2,986 | 190 | 6.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,185 | 60 | 5.06% |
| Other | 151 | 33 | 21.85% |
| Islander | 680 | 31 | 4.56% |
| Multiple | 2,305 | 31 | 1.34% |
6.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.35%
Male Poverty Rate
7.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lihue is Other, with 21.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lihue is Multiple, with 1.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.3% |
| Some College | 3.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.31% |
| Male Employed | 0.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,673 | $152,902 |
| Households | $77,420 | $125,402 |
| Married Families | $136,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,310 | $62,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
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
665
Number of Veterans
611
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 273 |
| Second Gulf War | 108 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| World War II | 54 |
| Korea | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 302 |
| 65 to 74 | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 18.24% |
| Asian | 152 | 5.78% |
| Black | 108 | 57.45% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 8.5% |
| Islander | 32 | 7.75% |
| Other Race | 16 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
57.98%
Born in Lihue
86.94%
Native Born
13.06%
Foreign Born
4.51%
Non Citizen
8.55%
Naturalized
86.94% of Lihue residents were born in the United States, with 57.98% having been born in Hawaii. 4.51% 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 | 9,015 | 183 | 2.07% |
| 2023 | 8,832 | 183 | 2.12% |
| 2022 | 8,649 | 278 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 8,371 | -665 | -7.36% |
| 2020 | 9,036 | 1,769 | 24.34% |
| 2019 | 7,267 | -114 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 7,381 | 317 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 7,064 | -132 | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 7,196 | -164 | -2.23% |
| 2015 | 7,360 | 405 | 5.82% |
| 2014 | 6,955 | 191 | 2.82% |
| 2013 | 6,764 | -725 | -9.68% |
| 2012 | 7,489 | 406 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 7,083 | 628 | 9.73% |
| 2010 | 6,455 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,674 | 138 | 2.49% |
| 1990 | 5,536 | 1,536 | 38.4% |
| 1980 | 4,000 | 876 | 28.04% |
| 1970 | 3,124 | -784 | -20.06% |
| 1960 | 3,908 | 38 | 0.98% |
| 1950 | 3,870 | -384 | -9.03% |
| 1940 | 4,254 | -4,761 | -52.81% |