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2,902
TOTAL POPULATION
1,554
MALE POPULATION
1,348
FEMALE POPULATION
115.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.74
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,742
PER CAPITA INCOME
$110,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$99,138
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,309
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lawai Zip Codes

Lawai Area Codes

Race in Lawai

The most populous races in Lawai are White / Caucasian (1,138 | 39.2%), Two or more Races (972 | 33.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (620 | 21.4%).
Race in Lawai
Race# Population% Population
Asian51717.8%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific1976.8%
Hispanic or Latino62021.4%
Native / Alaskan140.5%
White / Caucasian1,13839.2%
Two or more Races97233.5%
Some other Race642.2%
Total2,902100.0%

Ancestry in Lawai

The most populous ancestries reported in Lawai are Bhutanese (715 | 24.6%), Native Hawaiian (657 | 22.6%), Korean (527 | 18.2%), Italian (366 | 12.6%), and Indian (Asian) (316 | 10.9%), together accounting for 88.9% of all Lawai residents.
Ancestry in Lawai
Ancestry# Population% Population
American150.5%
Arab200.7%
Bhutanese71524.6%
British120.4%
Burmese361.2%
Cherokee70.2%
Chinese40.1%
Chippewa230.8%
Croatian150.5%
Dutch381.3%
Eastern European331.1%
English29310.1%
European190.6%
Fijian50.2%
French1063.6%
German2538.7%
Hungarian351.2%
Icelander1164.0%
Indian (Asian)31610.9%
Irish1495.1%
Italian36612.6%
Korean52718.2%
Laotian30.1%
Lebanese200.7%
Lithuanian632.2%
Mexican31610.9%
Native Hawaiian65722.6%
Norwegian903.1%
Polish260.9%
Portuguese2368.1%
Pueblo1776.1%
Puerto Rican1776.1%
Russian140.5%
Scandinavian291.0%
Scotch-Irish190.6%
Scottish953.3%
Sioux230.8%
Slovak50.2%
Spaniard70.2%
Spanish852.9%
Swedish391.3%
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Immigrants in Lawai

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lawai came from Asia (53 | 1.8%), South Eastern Asia (33 | 1.1%), Philippines (30 | 1.0%), Central America (29 | 1.0%), and Latin America (29 | 1.0%), together accounting for 6.0% of all Lawai residents.
Immigrants in Lawai
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia531.8%
Australia20.1%
Canada100.3%
Central America291.0%
Eastern Asia130.4%
Eastern Europe190.6%
Europe190.6%
Hungary190.6%
Indonesia30.1%
Japan130.4%
Latin America291.0%
Mexico291.0%
Oceania70.2%
Philippines301.0%
Saudi Arabia70.2%
South Eastern Asia331.1%
Western Asia70.2%
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Sex and Age in Lawai

Sex and Age in Lawai

The most populous age groups in Lawai are 15 to 19 Years (212 | 13.6%) for men and Under 5 Years (132 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lawai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (2.9%)132 (9.8%)
5 to 9 Years143 (9.2%)60 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years131 (8.4%)90 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years212 (13.6%)73 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years29 (1.9%)70 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years98 (6.3%)29 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years102 (6.6%)107 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years29 (1.9%)97 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years189 (12.2%)79 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years87 (5.6%)85 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years62 (4.0%)40 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years75 (4.8%)81 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years78 (5.0%)109 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years68 (4.4%)86 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years97 (6.2%)94 (7.0%)
75 to 79 Years61 (3.9%)34 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years48 (3.1%)49 (3.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)33 (2.5%)
Total1,554 (100.0%)1,348 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lawai

Median Family Size in Lawai

The median family size in Lawai is 3.44 persons per family, with single male/father families (56 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.8 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (604 | 83.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.41 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lawai
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple604 (83.8%)3.41
Single Male/Father56 (7.8%)3.80
Single Female/Mother61 (8.5%)3.44
Total Families721 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Lawai

The median household size in Lawai is 3.22 persons per household, with single female/mother households (61 | 6.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.18 persons per household. non-family households (177 | 19.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.57 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lawai
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple604 (67.3%)3.54
Single Male/Father56 (6.2%)3.95
Single Female/Mother61 (6.8%)4.18
Non-family177 (19.7%)1.57
Total Households898 (100.0%)3.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lawai

Out of a total of 898 households in Lawai, 721 (80.3%) are family households, while 177 (19.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 321, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 105.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lawai
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-105 (11.7%)
2-Person Households321 (35.7%)65 (7.2%)
3-Person Households118 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households130 (14.5%)7 (0.8%)
5-Person Households107 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households36 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total721 (80.3%)177 (19.7%)

Female Fertility in Lawai

Fertility by Age in Lawai

Average fertility rate in Lawai is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lawai
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years6 (28.6%)82.0
20 to 34 years15 (71.4%)73.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lawai

57.1% of women with births (21) in Lawai are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lawai
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)

Fertility by Education in Lawai

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lawai
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (28.6%)136.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (42.9%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (28.6%)86.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lawai

42.9% of women with births in Lawai are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lawai
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)

Income in Lawai

Income Overview in Lawai

Per Capita Income in Lawai is $34,742, while median incomes of families and households are $110,375 and $99,138 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,902$34,742
Median Family Income721$110,375
Mean Family Income721$111,410
Median Household Income898$99,138
Mean Household Income898$107,957
Income Deficit721$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,90225.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,90274.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9020.36

Earnings by Sex in Lawai

Average Earnings in Lawai are $46,319, $57,550 for men and $43,000 for women, a difference of 25.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Lawai
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male799 (57.5%)$57,550
Female590 (42.5%)$43,000
Total1,389 (100.0%)$46,319

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lawai

The most common earnings brackets in Lawai are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (199 | 24.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (88 | 14.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lawai
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less100 (12.5%)21 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (3.1%)20 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49936 (4.5%)5 (0.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99923 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (1.8%)16 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99919 (2.4%)6 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (1.9%)47 (8.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (1.9%)21 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49921 (2.6%)20 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99955 (6.9%)11 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (1.4%)35 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)59 (10.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (4.0%)56 (9.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (1.3%)14 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (1.3%)41 (7.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99980 (10.0%)46 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99969 (8.6%)25 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999199 (24.9%)88 (14.9%)
$100,000+65 (8.1%)57 (9.7%)
Total799 (100.0%)590 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lawai

Average earnings in Lawai are $67,798 for men and $48,750 for women, a difference of 28.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,429, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $59,545. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,833, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $39,808.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lawai
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$81,429$56,250
College or Associate's Degree$62,112$39,808
Bachelor's Degree$59,545$0
Graduate Degree$81,136$75,833
Total$67,798$48,750

Family Income in Lawai

Family Income Brackets in Lawai

According to the Lawai family income data, there are 201 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lawai
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000446.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99950.7%
$25,000 to $34,999182.5%
$35,000 to $49,9998611.9%
$50,000 to $74,9998411.7%
$75,000 to $99,9999212.8%
$100,000 to $149,99920127.9%
$150,000 to $199,99912317.1%
$200,000+689.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lawai

5-person families (89 | 12.3%) account for the highest median family income in Lawai with $139,375 per family, while 2-person families (321 | 44.5%) have the highest median income of $58,938 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lawai
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families321 (44.5%)$117,875
3-Person Families137 (19.0%)$60,170
4-Person Families156 (21.6%)$0
5-Person Families89 (12.3%)$139,375
6-Person Families9 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (1.3%)$0
Total721 (100.0%)$110,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lawai

The median family income in Lawai is $110,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (78) having the highest median family income of $165,671, while families with 1 earner (293) have the lowest median family income of $61,875, accounting for 10.8% and 40.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lawai
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners117 (16.2%)$103,917
1 Earner293 (40.6%)$61,875
2 Earners233 (32.3%)$140,398
3+ Earners78 (10.8%)$165,671
Total721 (100.0%)$110,375

Household Income in Lawai

Household Income Brackets in Lawai

With 219 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lawai, accounting for 24.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Lawai
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000475.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999333.7%
$25,000 to $34,999495.5%
$35,000 to $49,999869.6%
$50,000 to $74,999899.9%
$75,000 to $99,99915517.3%
$100,000 to $149,99921924.4%
$150,000 to $199,99913414.9%
$200,000+869.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lawai

The median household income in Lawai is $99,138, with the highest median household income of $138,036 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 298 households (33.2%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lawai
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years271 (30.2%)$99,583
45 to 64 Years298 (33.2%)$138,036
65+ Years329 (36.6%)$80,298
Total898 (100.0%)$99,138

Poverty in Lawai

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawai

With 9.6% poverty level for males and 8.1% for females among the residents of Lawai, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (100.0%) and 43 females (32.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)43 (32.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years37 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years30 (15.0%)12 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years44 (28.8%)49 (25.8%)
65 to 74 Years5 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (9.6%)109 (8.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawai

According to the poverty statistics in Lawai, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lawai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (100.0%)89 (67.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years171 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years103 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years157 (80.9%)105 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years170 (85.0%)124 (91.2%)
35 to 44 Years218 (100.0%)171 (97.2%)
45 to 54 Years148 (99.3%)125 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years109 (71.2%)141 (74.2%)
65 to 74 Years160 (97.0%)180 (100.0%)
75 Years and over109 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)
Total1,405 (90.4%)1,239 (91.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lawai

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lawai show that 9.4% or 57 of the total 604 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 28.4%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lawai
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children386 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children144 (71.6%)57 (28.4%)
3 or 4 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total547 (90.6%)57 (9.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lawai

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lawai
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lawai

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lawai
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children57 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Lawai

Employment by Class of Employer in Lawai

Among the 1,078 employed individuals in Lawai, private company employees (633 | 58.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (168 | 15.6%), and state government employees (110 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lawai
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees63358.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)232.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)16815.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations625.8%
Local Government Employees222.0%
State Government Employees11010.2%
Federal Government Employees605.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,078100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lawai

According to the labor force statistics for Lawai, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,260), 57.9% or 1,309 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.2% or 160 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 99 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 58.8% or 50 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lawai
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years85 (34.8%)50 (58.8%)
20 to 24 Years99 (100.0%)24 (24.2%)
25 to 29 Years106 (83.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years164 (78.5%)48 (29.3%)
35 to 44 Years360 (91.4%)12 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years211 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years93 (59.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years113 (60.4%)22 (19.5%)
65 to 74 Years69 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,309 (57.9%)160 (12.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lawai

According to labor force statistics for Lawai, 77.7% of individuals (1,047) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,347) are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 85 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 28 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lawai
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma271 (85.2%)32 (10.0%)
College / Associate Degree409 (71.8%)44 (7.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher339 (78.7%)33 (7.7%)
Total1,047 (77.7%)109 (8.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lawai

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lawai are Community & Social Service (186 | 16.6%), Business & Financial (94 | 8.4%), Management (67 | 6.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (66 | 5.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (56 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lawai

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lawai, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (58.5%), Management (58.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (43.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (87.2%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (87.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lawai
OccupationMaleFemale
Management39 (58.2%)28 (41.8%)
Business & Financial55 (58.5%)39 (41.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (12.8%)34 (87.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (12.8%)34 (87.2%)
Community & Social Service 56 (30.1%)130 (69.9%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (41.3%)27 (58.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library23 (41.1%)33 (58.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment14 (21.2%)52 (78.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating24 (43.6%)31 (56.4%)
Health Technologists11 (26.2%)31 (73.8%)
Total (Category)179 (40.6%)262 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)607 (54.1%)515 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lawai are Food Preparation & Serving (133 | 11.8%), Personal Care & Service (62 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (51 | 4.5%), Security & Protection (20 | 1.8%), and Healthcare Support (14 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Lawai

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lawai, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (83.5%), and Security & Protection (40.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (66.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lawai
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving111 (83.5%)22 (16.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (37.2%)32 (62.7%)
Personal Care & Service21 (33.9%)41 (66.1%)
Total (Category)159 (56.8%)121 (43.2%)
Total (Overall)607 (54.1%)515 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lawai are Sales & Related (87 | 7.7%), and Office & Administration (60 | 5.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lawai

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lawai
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related48 (55.2%)39 (44.8%)
Office & Administration8 (13.3%)52 (86.7%)
Total (Category)56 (38.1%)91 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)607 (54.1%)515 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lawai are Construction & Extraction (115 | 10.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lawai

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lawai
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)607 (54.1%)515 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lawai are Production (76 | 6.8%), and Transportation (25 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lawai

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lawai
OccupationMaleFemale
Production35 (46.1%)41 (53.9%)
Transportation25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)60 (59.4%)41 (40.6%)
Total (Overall)607 (54.1%)515 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lawai

Employment Industries in Lawai

The major employment industries in Lawai include Accommodation & Food Services (258 | 23.0%), Construction (133 | 11.8%), Professional & Scientific (94 | 8.4%), Retail Trade (93 | 8.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Lawai

Employment Industries by Sex in Lawai

The Lawai industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lawai
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction129 (97.0%)4 (3.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade62 (66.7%)31 (33.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing26 (76.5%)8 (23.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific48 (51.1%)46 (48.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services23 (27.4%)61 (72.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance24 (27.0%)65 (73.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation28 (66.7%)14 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services172 (66.7%)86 (33.3%)
Public Administration24 (32.9%)49 (67.1%)
Total607 (54.1%)515 (45.9%)

Education in Lawai

School Enrollment in Lawai

The most common levels of schooling among the 780 students in Lawai are elementary school (196 | 25.1%), middle school (189 | 24.2%), and high school (179 | 23.0%).
School Enrollment in Lawai
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool506.4%
Kindergarten263.3%
Elementary School19625.1%
Middle School18924.2%
High School17923.0%
College / Undergraduate10513.5%
Graduate / Professional354.5%
Total780100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lawai

Out of a total of 780 students who are enrolled in schools in Lawai, 104 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 676 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 203 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lawai
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds48 (96.0%)2 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds212 (95.9%)9 (4.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds53 (62.4%)32 (37.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds136 (78.6%)37 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds24 (70.6%)10 (29.4%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total676 (86.7%)104 (13.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lawai

Bio, nature & agricultural (177 | 24.5%), literature & languages (107 | 14.8%), social sciences (83 | 11.5%), education (76 | 10.5%), and business (49 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 723 individuals in Lawai who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lawai
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics192.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural17724.5%
Physical & Health Sciences141.9%
Psychology354.8%
Social Sciences8311.5%
Engineering111.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology385.3%
Business496.8%
Education7610.5%
Literature & Languages10714.8%
Liberal Arts & History435.9%
Visual & Performing Arts111.5%
Communications395.4%
Arts & Humanities212.9%
Total723100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lawai

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lawai

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lawai are males with 3 vehicles (239, accounting for 39.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (98, making up 51.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lawai
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle21 (3.5%)33 (7.1%)
2 Vehicles203 (33.3%)259 (55.8%)
3 Vehicles239 (39.2%)98 (21.1%)
4 Vehicles119 (19.5%)50 (10.8%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (4.4%)24 (5.2%)
Total609 (100.0%)464 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lawai

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lawai are 30 to 34 minutes (234 commuters, 26.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (228 commuters, 25.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (162 commuters, 18.0%).
Commute Time in Lawai
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes273.0%
5 to 9 Minutes475.2%
10 to 14 Minutes22825.4%
15 to 19 Minutes9010.0%
20 to 24 Minutes16218.0%
25 to 29 Minutes374.1%
30 to 34 Minutes23426.0%
35 to 39 Minutes111.2%
40 to 44 Minutes424.7%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes212.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lawai

The most common commute times in Lawai are 10 to 14 minutes (184 commuters, 34.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (113 commuters, 31.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lawai
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes27 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes36 (6.7%)11 (3.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes184 (34.3%)44 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes29 (5.4%)61 (16.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes101 (18.8%)61 (16.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (3.2%)20 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes121 (22.5%)113 (31.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes17 (3.2%)25 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (0.9%)16 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lawai

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lawai are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (140, 26.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (79, 21.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lawai
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM60 (11.2%)6 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM38 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5 (0.9%)9 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM76 (14.1%)52 (14.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM43 (8.0%)57 (15.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM140 (26.1%)79 (21.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM25 (4.7%)5 (1.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM15 (2.8%)54 (14.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (2.8%)12 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM35 (6.5%)13 (3.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM27 (5.0%)39 (10.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM21 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM18 (3.4%)36 (9.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total537 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lawai

Occupancy by Ownership in Lawai

Of the total 898 dwellings in Lawai, owner-occupied units account for 607 (67.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 291 (32.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lawai
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units60767.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29132.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units898100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lawai

Occupancy by Household Size in Lawai
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10511.7%
2-Person Household38643.0%
3-Person Household11813.1%
4+ Person Household28932.2%
Total Housing Units898100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lawai

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lawai
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household75 (71.4%)30 (28.6%)
2-Person Household263 (68.1%)123 (31.9%)
3-Person Household70 (59.3%)48 (40.7%)
4+ Person Household199 (68.9%)90 (31.1%)
Total Housing Units607 (67.6%)291 (32.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lawai

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lawai
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
High School Diploma63 (56.2%)49 (43.8%)
College/Associate Degree187 (50.8%)181 (49.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher345 (88.2%)46 (11.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lawai

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lawai
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12914.4%
35 to 44 Years14215.8%
45 to 54 Years14516.2%
55 to 64 Years15317.0%
65 to 74 Years20723.1%
75 to 84 Years10812.0%
85 Years and Over141.6%
Total898100.0%

Housing Finances in Lawai

Median Income by Occupancy in Lawai

Median Income by Occupancy in Lawai
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied607 (67.6%)$118,458
Renter-Occupied291 (32.4%)$81,202
Average898 (100.0%)$99,138

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lawai

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lawai
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99947 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (0.8%)16 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (3.6%)27 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (5.6%)52 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (8.4%)38 (13.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99993 (15.3%)62 (21.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999167 (27.5%)52 (17.9%)
$150,000 or more176 (29.0%)44 (15.1%)
Total607 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lawai

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lawai
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49991 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79956 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99965 (10.7%)29 (10.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49936 (5.9%)47 (16.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99975 (12.4%)43 (14.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49963 (10.4%)77 (26.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999103 (17.0%)23 (7.9%)
$3,000 or more107 (17.6%)17 (5.8%)
Total607 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lawai

Housing Structures in Lawai

Housing Structures in Lawai
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached84694.2%
Single Unit, Attached414.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111.2%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total898100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lawai

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lawai
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached563 (66.5%)283 (33.5%)
Single Unit, Attached33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total607 (67.6%)291 (32.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lawai

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lawai
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms34 (5.6%)30 (10.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms291 (47.9%)138 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms176 (29.0%)123 (42.3%)
8 or more Rooms106 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total607 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lawai

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lawai
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas35 (5.8%)13 (4.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas60 (9.9%)21 (7.2%)
Electricity83 (13.7%)33 (11.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)33 (11.3%)
No Fuel Used429 (70.7%)191 (65.6%)
Total607 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lawai

Household Vehicle Usage in Lawai
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle74 (12.2%)72 (24.7%)
2 Vehicles347 (57.2%)119 (40.9%)
3 or more Vehicles174 (28.7%)100 (34.4%)
Total607 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lawai

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lawai

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units225382
Median Property Value$942,700$802,600
Median Household Income$86,375$126
Monthly Housing Costs$530$107
Real Estate Taxes$1,610$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lawai

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lawai
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99911 (4.9%)9 (2.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99927 (12.0%)53 (13.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99956 (24.9%)101 (26.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99924 (10.7%)133 (34.8%)
$1,000,000 or more107 (47.6%)86 (22.5%)
Total225 (100.0%)382 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lawai

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lawai
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00046 (20.4%)9 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99917 (7.6%)1 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (2.2%)9 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (11.6%)29 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (6.2%)25 (6.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99954 (24.0%)79 (20.7%)
$150,000 or more50 (22.2%)113 (29.6%)
Total225 (100.0%)382 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lawai

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lawai
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9 (4.0%)119,917 (31,391.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)31 (8.1%)
4.0x or more208 (92.4%)17 (4.4%)
Total225 (100.0%)382 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lawai

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lawai
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49987 (38.7%)38 (10.0%)
$800 to $1,499120 (53.3%)116 (30.4%)
Total225 (100.0%)382 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lawai

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawai

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawai
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years551 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years220 (91.3%)21 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years292 (95.7%)13 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years394 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years262 (95.6%)12 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years335 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years345 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,817 (98.1%)54 (1.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lawai

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lawai
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen551 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen220 (91.3%)21 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lawai

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lawai
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999271 (90.3%)29 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999222 (94.9%)12 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999429 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,685 (99.2%)13 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawai

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lawai
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6121 (62.7%)123 (63.7%)
6 to 18 Years108 (19.6%)452 (82.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)220 (91.3%)
25 to 34 Years127 (41.6%)181 (59.3%)
35 to 44 Years47 (11.9%)364 (92.4%)
45 to 54 Years31 (11.3%)232 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years22 (6.4%)333 (97.1%)
65 to 74 Years305 (88.4%)280 (81.2%)
75 Years and over225 (100.0%)121 (53.8%)
Total986 (34.3%)2,306 (80.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lawai

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lawai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (5.9%)18 (9.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years128 (24.6%)14 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years29 (17.6%)28 (15.6%)
75 Years and over82 (75.2%)59 (50.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lawai

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lawai: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (5.9%)18 (9.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years98 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over56 (51.4%)13 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lawai: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lawai: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (5.8%)3 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (8.3%)
75 Years and over39 (35.8%)12 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lawai: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (4.6%)5 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (9.1%)28 (15.6%)
75 Years and over5 (4.6%)34 (29.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lawai: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)

Technology Access in Lawai

Computing Device Access in Lawai

Computing Device Access in Lawai
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop71880.0%
Smartphone79088.0%
Tablet67074.6%
No Computing Device556.1%
Total898100.0%

Internet Access in Lawai

Internet Access in Lawai
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home76685.3%
Cellular Data Only444.9%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet849.3%
Total898100.0%

Lawai Summary

Lawai is a small unincorporated community located in the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is situated on the south shore of the island, between the towns of Koloa and Poipu. The population of Lawai was 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area of Lawai has a long and rich history. It was first settled by Polynesian voyagers in the late 1700s. The first settlers were likely from the Marquesas Islands, and they brought with them their culture and traditions. The area was used for fishing and farming, and the settlers built a number of heiau (temples) in the area.
In the early 1800s, the area was taken over by the Kingdom of Hawaii. The Hawaiian monarchy established a number of plantations in the area, and the population of Lawai began to grow. The area was also used for sugarcane and pineapple production.
In the late 1800s, the area was taken over by the United States. The US government established a number of military bases in the area, and the population of Lawai continued to grow.

Geography

Lawai is located on the south shore of Kauai, between the towns of Koloa and Poipu. The area is characterized by its lush tropical vegetation and stunning beaches. The area is also home to a number of rivers and streams, as well as the Lawai Valley.
The climate in Lawai is tropical, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s throughout the year. The area receives an average of about 20 inches of rain per year.

Economy

The economy of Lawai is largely based on tourism. The area is home to a number of resorts and hotels, as well as a number of restaurants and shops. The area is also home to a number of agricultural operations, including sugarcane and pineapple production.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lawai was 1,845. The racial makeup of the area was 57.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 33.5% from other races. The median household income in Lawai was $50,945, and the median family income was $58,945. The per capita income in Lawai was $25,945.

Conclusion

Lawai is a small unincorporated community located on the south shore of Kauai. It has a long and rich history, and is characterized by its lush tropical vegetation and stunning beaches. The economy of Lawai is largely based on tourism, and the area is home to a number of resorts and hotels. The population of Lawai was 1,845 as of the 2010 census, and the median household income was $50,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lawai?
Total Population of Lawai is 2,902.
What is the Total Male Population of Lawai?
Total Male Population of Lawai is 1,554.
What is the Total Female Population of Lawai?
Total Female Population of Lawai is 1,348.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lawai?
There are 115.28 Males per 100 Females in Lawai.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lawai?
There are 86.74 Females per 100 Males in Lawai.
What is the Median Population Age in Lawai?
Median Population Age in Lawai is 40.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lawai
Average Family Size in Lawai is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lawai
Average Household Size in Lawai is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lawai?
Per Capita income in Lawai is $34,742.
What is the Median Family Income in Lawai?
Median Family Income in Lawai is $110,375.
What is the Median Household income in Lawai?
Median Household Income in Lawai is $99,138.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lawai?
Income or Wage Gap in Lawai is 25.3%.
Women in Lawai earn 74.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lawai?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lawai is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lawai?
There are 1,309 People in the Labor Forcein in Lawai.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lawai?
57.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Lawai.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lawai?
Unemployment Rate in Lawai is 12.2%.