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 $66,402 with a poverty rate of 20.17%. The median age in Lapwai is 28.5 years: 27.6 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lapwai was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 999 | 76.26% |
| White | 171 | 13.05% |
| Two or more races | 83 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 46 | 3.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.23% |
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 | 333 | 3.89 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 158 | 3.78 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 82 | 5.17 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 48 | 4.5 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.33 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
4.08
Average Family Size
3.89
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 13.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 4.04% |
| High School Graduate | 225 | 30.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 260 | 34.99% |
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 | 562 | 513 | 107 |
| White | 130 | 118 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 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 | $44,091 | $42,917 | $44,276 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,208 | $0 | $61,667 |
| High School Graduate | $21,250 | $0 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,625 | $33,519 | $38,667 |
| Some College | $34,803 | $33,981 | $39,000 |
$35,625
Average Earnings
$33,519
Average Male
$38,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.72% of Lapwai residents speak only English, while 17.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 14.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 988 | 188 | 19.03% |
| Multiple | 83 | 57 | 68.67% |
| White | 165 | 17 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 9 | 26.47% |
20.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.88%
Male Poverty Rate
18.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lapwai is Multiple, with 68.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lapwai is White, with 10.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.87% |
| Some College | 11.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.35% |
| Male Employed | 11.96% |
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,500 | $67,054 |
| Households | $58,558 | $66,402 |
| Married Families | $72,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,432 | $42,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 29.22% |
| Native American | 30 | 4.71% |
| Other Race | 2 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
72.44%
Born in Lapwai
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.54% of Lapwai residents were born in the United States, with 72.44% having been born in Idaho. 0.15% 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% |