Lapwai is a city located in Nez Perce County Idaho. Lapwai has a 2024 population of 1,217. Lapwai is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 4.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,169 in 2020.
The average household income in Lapwai is $69,448 with a poverty rate of 16.75%. The median age in Lapwai is 31.1 years: 33.6 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lapwai was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 745 | 71.57% |
| White | 192 | 18.44% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 7.88% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.29% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 289 | 3.57 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 122 | 3.7 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 75 | 4.51 | 32 | 68 |
| Male | 46 | 3.85 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 46 | 1.39 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 7.26% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 7.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 12.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 4.03% |
| High School Graduate | 192 | 30.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 231 | 37.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 439 | 411 | 76 |
| White | 138 | 119 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $43,438 | $46,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,722 | $0 | $49,500 |
| High School Graduate | $26,667 | $40,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,523 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,125 | $38,500 | $37,857 |
| Some College | $37,284 | $36,645 | $40,333 |
$38,125
Average Earnings
$38,500
Average Male
$37,857
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.01% of Lapwai residents speak only English, while 10.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 737 | 108 | 14.65% |
| Multiple | 82 | 46 | 56.1% |
| White | 186 | 19 | 10.22% |
16.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.27%
Male Poverty Rate
17.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lapwai is Multiple, with 56.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lapwai is White, with 10.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.15% |
| Some College | 6.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Male Employed | 7.78% |
| Female Employed | 3.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,691 | $71,377 |
| Households | $60,197 | $69,448 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,833 | $44,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 25.15% |
| Native American | 29 | 5.72% |
| Other Race | 1 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
67.72%
Born in Lapwai
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.42% of Lapwai residents were born in the United States, with 67.72% having been born in Idaho. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,277 | 12 | 0.95% |
| 2028 | 1,265 | 12 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 1,253 | 12 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 1,241 | 12 | 0.98% |
| 2025 | 1,229 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 1,217 | 12 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1,205 | 9 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,196 | 11 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 1,185 | 16 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 1,169 | 26 | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 1,143 | 12 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,131 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 1,136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,136 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 1,138 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,136 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,137 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 1,130 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 1,131 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,129 | 0 | 0% |