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$39,369
PER CAPITA INCOME
$105,421
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,641
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,649
TOTAL POPULATION
4,054
MALE POPULATION
4,595
FEMALE POPULATION
88.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
4,185
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lihue Zip Codes

Lihue Area Codes

Income in Lihue

Income Overview in Lihue

Per Capita Income in Lihue is $39,369, while median incomes of families and households are $105,421 and $73,641 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,649$39,369
Median Family Income1,801$105,421
Mean Family Income1,801$127,519
Median Household Income2,714$73,641
Mean Household Income2,714$113,633
Income Deficit1,801$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,64927.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,64972.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,6490.48

Earnings by Sex in Lihue

Average Earnings in Lihue are $45,203, $51,810 for men and $37,750 for women, a difference of 27.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Lihue
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,140 (49.7%)$51,810
Female2,162 (50.3%)$37,750
Total4,302 (100.0%)$45,203

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lihue

The most common earnings brackets in Lihue are $100,000+ for men (361 | 16.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (263 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lihue
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less138 (6.5%)173 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99945 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49945 (2.1%)70 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (0.7%)34 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49926 (1.2%)22 (1.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99994 (4.4%)55 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49983 (3.9%)86 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (1.0%)52 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499127 (5.9%)52 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (0.9%)106 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999206 (9.6%)123 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99964 (3.0%)118 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999112 (5.2%)208 (9.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (0.3%)34 (1.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99945 (2.1%)221 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99991 (4.3%)25 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999223 (10.4%)263 (12.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999281 (13.1%)107 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999135 (6.3%)175 (8.1%)
$100,000+361 (16.9%)238 (11.0%)
Total2,140 (100.0%)2,162 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lihue

Average earnings in Lihue are $56,065 for men and $45,654 for women, a difference of 18.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,403, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $10,337. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,326.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lihue
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$10,337$35,597
High School Diploma$36,281$0
College or Associate's Degree$67,234$32,326
Bachelor's Degree$59,783$55,918
Graduate Degree$105,403$63,750
Total$56,065$45,654

Family Income in Lihue

Family Income Brackets in Lihue

According to the Lihue family income data, there are 477 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lihue
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000221.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999341.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991538.5%
$35,000 to $49,99919610.9%
$50,000 to $74,99932818.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991196.6%
$100,000 to $149,99947726.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991578.7%
$200,000+31517.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lihue

7+ person families (77 | 4.3%) account for the highest median family income in Lihue with $146,058 per family, while 3-person families (336 | 18.7%) have the highest median income of $38,864 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lihue
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families764 (42.4%)$74,402
3-Person Families336 (18.7%)$116,591
4-Person Families307 (17.1%)$137,957
5-Person Families277 (15.4%)$0
6-Person Families40 (2.2%)$0
7+ Person Families77 (4.3%)$146,058
Total1,801 (100.0%)$105,421

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lihue

The median family income in Lihue is $105,421, with families comprising 3+ earners (285) having the highest median family income of $179,479, while families with 1 earner (551) have the lowest median family income of $56,094, accounting for 15.8% and 30.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lihue
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners324 (18.0%)$90,694
1 Earner551 (30.6%)$56,094
2 Earners641 (35.6%)$123,490
3+ Earners285 (15.8%)$179,479
Total1,801 (100.0%)$105,421

Household Income in Lihue

Household Income Brackets in Lihue

With 480 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lihue, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 52 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lihue
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001957.2%
$10,000 to $14,999521.9%
$15,000 to $24,999903.3%
$25,000 to $34,99931811.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992509.2%
$50,000 to $74,99948017.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991666.1%
$100,000 to $149,99945116.6%
$150,000 to $199,9992529.3%
$200,000+46417.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lihue

The median household income in Lihue is $73,641, with the highest median household income of $115,114 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 602 households (22.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (0.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lihue
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (0.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years602 (22.2%)$115,114
45 to 64 Years977 (36.0%)$0
65+ Years1,128 (41.6%)$73,152
Total2,714 (100.0%)$73,641

Poverty in Lihue

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lihue

With 3.3% poverty level for males and 6.5% for females among the residents of Lihue, 55 to 64 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 108 males (23.6%) and 33 females (23.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lihue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)33 (23.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (2.5%)47 (18.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years7 (1.4%)22 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years9 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years108 (23.6%)76 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.4%)19 (3.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)76 (12.3%)
Total134 (3.3%)295 (6.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lihue

According to the poverty statistics in Lihue, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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 Lihue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years341 (100.0%)233 (100.0%)
5 Years22 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years295 (100.0%)433 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years173 (100.0%)105 (76.1%)
15 Years82 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years85 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years309 (97.5%)212 (81.9%)
25 to 34 Years368 (100.0%)452 (95.4%)
35 to 44 Years494 (98.6%)526 (96.0%)
45 to 54 Years526 (98.3%)488 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years349 (76.4%)510 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years529 (99.6%)478 (96.2%)
75 Years and over299 (100.0%)540 (87.7%)
Total3,872 (96.7%)4,238 (93.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lihue

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lihue show that 1.6% or 21 of the total 1,286 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.8%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lihue
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children719 (97.2%)21 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children398 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,265 (98.4%)21 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lihue

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lihue
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)22 (22.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)22 (6.0%)

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

The poverty data for Lihue shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 22 of the single-parent households (4.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (2.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 household (14.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lihue
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children21 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)22 (14.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (1.6%)22 (4.3%)

Race in Lihue

The most populous races in Lihue are Asian (3,696 | 42.7%), Two or more Races (2,638 | 30.5%), and White / Caucasian (1,467 | 17.0%).
Race in Lihue
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,69642.7%
Black / African American1691.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific5876.8%
Hispanic or Latino1,43016.5%
Native / Alaskan200.2%
White / Caucasian1,46717.0%
Two or more Races2,63830.5%
Some other Race720.8%
Total8,649100.0%

Ancestry in Lihue

The most populous ancestries reported in Lihue are Korean (3,248 | 37.6%), Bhutanese (2,560 | 29.6%), Native Hawaiian (2,361 | 27.3%), Indian (Asian) (1,114 | 12.9%), and Spanish (825 | 9.5%), together accounting for 116.9% of all Lihue residents.
Ancestry in Lihue
Ancestry# Population% Population
American981.1%
Apache80.1%
Arab570.7%
Bhutanese2,56029.6%
British West Indian280.3%
Burmese1271.5%
Canadian40.1%
Central American2482.9%
Croatian70.1%
Czech360.4%
Danish130.2%
Dutch1691.9%
English3604.2%
European80.1%
French820.9%
French Canadian820.9%
German4295.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro130.2%
Hungarian90.1%
Indian (Asian)1,11412.9%
Irish2863.3%
Italian1491.7%
Japanese150.2%
Korean3,24837.6%
Lebanese570.7%
Lithuanian50.1%
Macedonian110.1%
Marshallese90.1%
Mexican640.7%
Mongolian120.1%
Native Hawaiian2,36127.3%
Pakistani240.3%
Polish500.6%
Portuguese3564.1%
Puerto Rican2763.2%
Russian1311.5%
Salvadoran2482.9%
Samoan170.2%
Scandinavian330.4%
Scotch-Irish901.0%
Scottish280.3%
Slovene380.4%
Spanish8259.5%
Sri Lankan770.9%
Subsaharan African660.8%
Swedish790.9%
Swiss160.2%
Thai330.4%
Tlingit-Haida120.1%
Ukrainian220.3%
Welsh450.5%
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Immigrants in Lihue

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lihue came from Asia (1,339 | 15.5%), South Eastern Asia (1,217 | 14.1%), Philippines (1,051 | 12.1%), Eastern Asia (122 | 1.4%), and Latin America (117 | 1.3%), together accounting for 44.5% of all Lihue residents.
Immigrants in Lihue
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1,33915.5%
Cambodia150.2%
Canada160.2%
Caribbean871.0%
Central America300.4%
Czechoslovakia180.2%
Dominican Republic590.7%
Eastern Asia1221.4%
Eastern Europe290.3%
Europe560.6%
Japan1141.3%
Korea80.1%
Latin America1171.3%
Malaysia120.1%
Mexico300.4%
Micronesia90.1%
Netherlands270.3%
North Macedonia110.1%
Oceania430.5%
Philippines1,05112.1%
South Eastern Asia1,21714.1%
Thailand240.3%
Vietnam1151.3%
Western Europe270.3%
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Sex and Age in Lihue

Sex and Age in Lihue

The most populous age groups in Lihue are 45 to 49 Years (372 | 9.2%) for men and 85 Years and over (440 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lihue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years341 (8.4%)233 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years234 (5.8%)272 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years256 (6.3%)338 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years278 (6.9%)306 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years206 (5.1%)175 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years117 (2.9%)214 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years251 (6.2%)260 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years337 (8.3%)333 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years164 (4.1%)215 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years372 (9.2%)289 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years163 (4.0%)199 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years144 (3.5%)253 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years313 (7.7%)333 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years244 (6.0%)330 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years291 (7.2%)167 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years167 (4.1%)134 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years81 (2.0%)104 (2.3%)
85 Years and over95 (2.3%)440 (9.6%)
Total4,054 (100.0%)4,595 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lihue

Median Family Size in Lihue

The median family size in Lihue is 3.84 persons per family, with single female/mother families (364 | 20.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.58 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,286 | 71.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lihue
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,286 (71.4%)3.55
Single Male/Father151 (8.4%)4.53
Single Female/Mother364 (20.2%)4.58
Total Families1,801 (100.0%)3.84

Median Household Size in Lihue

The median household size in Lihue is 3.12 persons per household, with single male/father households (151 | 5.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.58 persons per household. non-family households (913 | 33.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lihue
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,286 (47.4%)3.76
Single Male/Father151 (5.6%)5.58
Single Female/Mother364 (13.4%)4.77
Non-family913 (33.6%)1.14
Total Households2,714 (100.0%)3.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lihue

Out of a total of 2,714 households in Lihue, 1,801 (66.4%) are family households, while 913 (33.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 600, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 827.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lihue
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-827 (30.5%)
2-Person Households600 (22.1%)86 (3.2%)
3-Person Households428 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households290 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households335 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households71 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households77 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,801 (66.4%)913 (33.6%)

Female Fertility in Lihue

Fertility by Age in Lihue

Average fertility rate in Lihue is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 114.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 70.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lihue
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years40 (29.6%)62.0
35 to 50 years95 (70.4%)114.0
Total135 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lihue

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lihue
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lihue

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lihue
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree135 (100.0%)381.0
Total135 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lihue

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lihue
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Lihue

Employment by Class of Employer in Lihue

Among the 4,031 employed individuals in Lihue, private company employees (2,522 | 62.6%), local government employees (383 | 9.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (365 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lihue
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,52262.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)822.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3017.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations3659.0%
Local Government Employees3839.5%
State Government Employees3057.6%
Federal Government Employees731.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,031100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lihue

According to the labor force statistics for Lihue, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,872), 60.9% or 4,185 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 46 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.4% or 309 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.4% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lihue
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years138 (28.7%)24 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Years323 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years309 (93.4%)22 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years412 (80.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years964 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years882 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years370 (93.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years387 (59.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years303 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over97 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,185 (60.9%)46 (1.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lihue

According to labor force statistics for Lihue, 84.0% of individuals (3,324) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,957) are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 23 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 165 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.0% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lihue
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma578 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,093 (80.4%)27 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,488 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,324 (84.0%)28 (0.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lihue

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lihue are Community & Social Service (547 | 13.2%), Education Instruction & Library (360 | 8.7%), Management (319 | 7.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (185 | 4.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (171 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lihue

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lihue, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (65.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (87.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lihue
OccupationMaleFemale
Management129 (40.4%)190 (59.6%)
Business & Financial39 (28.1%)100 (71.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science90 (65.7%)47 (34.3%)
Computers & Mathematics13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 196 (35.8%)351 (64.2%)
Education, Arts & Media70 (40.9%)101 (59.1%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library126 (35.0%)234 (65.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26 (14.1%)159 (86.0%)
Health Technologists17 (12.1%)123 (87.9%)
Total (Category)480 (36.2%)847 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)1,984 (47.9%)2,155 (52.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lihue are Food Preparation & Serving (569 | 13.8%), Personal Care & Service (204 | 4.9%), Security & Protection (199 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (193 | 4.7%), and Healthcare Support (182 | 4.4%).
Services Occupations in Lihue

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lihue, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (94.0%), and Law Enforcement (88.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (56.1%), and Personal Care & Service (55.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lihue
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)182 (100.0%)
Security & Protection187 (94.0%)12 (6.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement94 (88.7%)12 (11.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving250 (43.9%)319 (56.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance128 (66.3%)65 (33.7%)
Personal Care & Service90 (44.1%)114 (55.9%)
Total (Category)655 (48.6%)692 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)1,984 (47.9%)2,155 (52.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lihue are Sales & Related (618 | 14.9%), and Office & Administration (305 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lihue

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lihue
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related338 (54.7%)280 (45.3%)
Office & Administration61 (20.0%)244 (80.0%)
Total (Category)399 (43.2%)524 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)1,984 (47.9%)2,155 (52.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lihue are Construction & Extraction (209 | 5.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (114 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lihue

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lihue
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)323 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,984 (47.9%)2,155 (52.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lihue are Production (87 | 2.1%), Transportation (69 | 1.7%), and Material Moving (63 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lihue

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lihue
OccupationMaleFemale
Production31 (35.6%)56 (64.4%)
Transportation33 (47.8%)36 (52.2%)
Material Moving63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)127 (58.0%)92 (42.0%)
Total (Overall)1,984 (47.9%)2,155 (52.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lihue

Employment Industries in Lihue

The major employment industries in Lihue include Accommodation & Food Services (829 | 20.0%), Retail Trade (536 | 13.0%), Public Administration (392 | 9.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (372 | 9.0%), and Educational Services (356 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Lihue

Employment Industries by Sex in Lihue

The Lihue industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Construction (95.6%), and Administrative & Support (93.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.4%), and Manufacturing (87.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lihue
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction262 (95.6%)12 (4.4%)
Manufacturing10 (12.2%)72 (87.8%)
Wholesale Trade36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade184 (34.3%)352 (65.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing105 (82.7%)22 (17.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance200 (68.5%)92 (31.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing69 (89.6%)8 (10.4%)
Professional & Scientific25 (61.0%)16 (39.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support117 (93.6%)8 (6.4%)
Educational Services60 (16.9%)296 (83.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (4.6%)355 (95.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation123 (62.4%)74 (37.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services399 (48.1%)430 (51.9%)
Public Administration246 (62.8%)146 (37.2%)
Total1,984 (47.9%)2,155 (52.1%)

Education in Lihue

School Enrollment in Lihue

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,055 students in Lihue are middle school (594 | 28.9%), high school (504 | 24.5%), and elementary school (418 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Lihue
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1527.4%
Kindergarten884.3%
Elementary School41820.3%
Middle School59428.9%
High School50424.5%
College / Undergraduate26212.8%
Graduate / Professional371.8%
Total2,055100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lihue

Out of a total of 2,055 students who are enrolled in schools in Lihue, 224 (10.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,831 (89.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 37 (23.3% 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 506 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lihue
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds135 (88.8%)17 (11.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old506 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds479 (80.6%)115 (19.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds334 (85.9%)55 (14.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over122 (76.7%)37 (23.3%)
Total1,831 (89.1%)224 (10.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lihue

Business (524 | 21.1%), education (469 | 18.9%), social sciences (227 | 9.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (212 | 8.6%), and science & technology (205 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,480 individuals in Lihue who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lihue
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics40.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2128.6%
Physical & Health Sciences662.7%
Psychology1636.6%
Social Sciences2279.1%
Engineering1265.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies702.8%
Science & Technology2058.3%
Business52421.1%
Education46918.9%
Literature & Languages251.0%
Liberal Arts & History1556.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1154.6%
Communications301.2%
Arts & Humanities893.6%
Total2,480100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lihue

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lihue

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lihue are males with 3 vehicles (840, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (664, making up 41.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lihue
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (0.4%)37 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle335 (17.1%)432 (21.1%)
2 Vehicles418 (21.3%)414 (20.2%)
3 Vehicles840 (42.8%)664 (32.5%)
4 Vehicles100 (5.1%)145 (7.1%)
5 or more Vehicles262 (13.4%)353 (17.3%)
Total1,962 (100.0%)2,045 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lihue

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lihue are 5 to 9 minutes (1,054 commuters, 28.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (596 commuters, 16.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (542 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Lihue
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2356.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,05428.5%
10 to 14 Minutes59616.1%
15 to 19 Minutes54214.7%
20 to 24 Minutes37410.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1824.9%
30 to 34 Minutes53414.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes330.9%
45 to 59 Minutes792.1%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes651.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Lihue

The most common commute times in Lihue are 5 to 9 minutes (616 commuters, 34.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (454 commuters, 24.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lihue
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes65 (3.6%)170 (9.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes616 (34.1%)438 (23.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes142 (7.9%)454 (24.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes309 (17.1%)233 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes110 (6.1%)264 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes154 (8.5%)28 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes378 (20.9%)156 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes33 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)79 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)65 (3.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lihue

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lihue are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (364, 20.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (478, 25.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lihue
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM37 (2.1%)8 (0.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM91 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM54 (3.0%)134 (7.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM106 (5.9%)126 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM188 (10.4%)90 (4.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM364 (20.1%)478 (25.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM292 (16.2%)215 (11.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM98 (5.4%)126 (6.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM52 (2.9%)92 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM126 (7.0%)239 (12.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM33 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM17 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM167 (9.2%)267 (14.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM182 (10.1%)112 (5.9%)
Total1,807 (100.0%)1,887 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lihue

Occupancy by Ownership in Lihue

Of the total 2,714 dwellings in Lihue, owner-occupied units account for 1,625 (59.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,089 (40.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lihue
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,62559.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,08940.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,714100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lihue

Occupancy by Household Size in Lihue
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household82730.5%
2-Person Household68625.3%
3-Person Household42815.8%
4+ Person Household77328.5%
Total Housing Units2,714100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lihue

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lihue
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household468 (56.6%)359 (43.4%)
2-Person Household532 (77.5%)154 (22.5%)
3-Person Household162 (37.9%)266 (62.2%)
4+ Person Household463 (59.9%)310 (40.1%)
Total Housing Units1,625 (59.9%)1,089 (40.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lihue

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lihue
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)
High School Diploma191 (38.9%)300 (61.1%)
College/Associate Degree479 (59.5%)326 (40.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher931 (67.6%)447 (32.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lihue

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lihue
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2368.7%
35 to 44 Years37313.7%
45 to 54 Years51619.0%
55 to 64 Years46117.0%
65 to 74 Years64823.9%
75 to 84 Years27210.0%
85 Years and Over2087.7%
Total2,714100.0%

Housing Finances in Lihue

Median Income by Occupancy in Lihue

Median Income by Occupancy in Lihue
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,625 (59.9%)$120,649
Renter-Occupied1,089 (40.1%)$44,188
Average2,714 (100.0%)$73,641

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lihue

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lihue
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000120 (7.4%)26 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)49 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99934 (2.1%)17 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (1.3%)14 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)54 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99986 (5.3%)231 (21.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99964 (3.9%)185 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999311 (19.1%)170 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (3.7%)105 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999356 (21.9%)94 (8.6%)
$150,000 or more572 (35.2%)144 (13.2%)
Total1,625 (100.0%)1,089 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lihue

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lihue
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001 (0.1%)15 (1.4%)
$300 to $499163 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799220 (13.5%)57 (5.2%)
$800 to $99951 (3.1%)87 (8.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499133 (8.2%)147 (13.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999204 (12.6%)287 (26.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499103 (6.3%)128 (11.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999169 (10.4%)129 (11.8%)
$3,000 or more581 (35.7%)128 (11.7%)
Total1,625 (100.0%)1,089 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lihue

Housing Structures in Lihue

Housing Structures in Lihue
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,74464.3%
Single Unit, Attached2569.4%
2 Unit Apartments190.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1575.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1736.4%
10 or more Apartments36513.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total2,714100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lihue

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lihue
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,270 (72.8%)474 (27.2%)
Single Unit, Attached147 (57.4%)109 (42.6%)
2 Unit Apartments19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments39 (24.8%)118 (75.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments17 (9.8%)156 (90.2%)
10 or more Apartments133 (36.4%)232 (63.6%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,625 (59.9%)1,089 (40.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lihue

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lihue
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room15 (0.9%)81 (7.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms19 (1.2%)396 (36.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms619 (38.1%)478 (43.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms630 (38.8%)116 (10.6%)
8 or more Rooms342 (21.0%)18 (1.7%)
Total1,625 (100.0%)1,089 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lihue

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lihue
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17 (1.1%)22 (2.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas32 (2.0%)11 (1.0%)
Electricity544 (33.5%)299 (27.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels78 (4.8%)27 (2.5%)
No Fuel Used954 (58.7%)730 (67.0%)
Total1,625 (100.0%)1,089 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lihue

Household Vehicle Usage in Lihue
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)107 (9.8%)
1 Vehicle479 (29.5%)447 (41.0%)
2 Vehicles537 (33.1%)364 (33.4%)
3 or more Vehicles609 (37.5%)171 (15.7%)
Total1,625 (100.0%)1,089 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lihue

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lihue

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5991,026
Median Property Value$751,900$825,900
Median Household Income$60,994$464
Monthly Housing Costs$651$581
Real Estate Taxes$1,416$19

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lihue

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lihue
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 $299,99999 (16.5%)17 (1.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99926 (4.3%)99 (9.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999173 (28.9%)305 (29.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999194 (32.4%)303 (29.5%)
$1,000,000 or more107 (17.9%)302 (29.4%)
Total599 (100.0%)1,026 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lihue

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lihue
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00082 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (3.5%)38 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99976 (12.7%)34 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99945 (7.5%)10 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999119 (19.9%)19 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (7.3%)192 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999104 (17.4%)17 (1.7%)
$150,000 or more108 (18.0%)252 (24.6%)
Total599 (100.0%)1,026 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lihue

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lihue
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6 (1.0%)133,900 (13,050.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x44 (7.3%)16 (1.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x39 (6.5%)77 (7.5%)
4.0x or more510 (85.1%)321 (31.3%)
Total599 (100.0%)1,026 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lihue

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lihue
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800104 (17.4%)38 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,499229 (38.2%)65 (6.3%)
$800 to $1,499266 (44.4%)219 (21.3%)
Total599 (100.0%)1,026 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lihue

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lihue

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lihue
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years635 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,469 (93.4%)104 (6.6%)
19 to 25 Years392 (80.5%)95 (19.5%)
26 to 34 Years753 (95.8%)33 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years985 (93.9%)64 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years963 (94.1%)60 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years986 (94.5%)57 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,028 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older915 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,126 (95.2%)413 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lihue

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lihue
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born635 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,469 (93.4%)104 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen392 (80.5%)95 (19.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lihue

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lihue
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000407 (98.6%)6 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,339 (96.5%)48 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999843 (80.7%)201 (19.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999605 (96.5%)22 (3.5%)
$100,000 and over4,868 (97.6%)119 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lihue

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lihue
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6252 (39.7%)444 (69.9%)
6 to 18 Years479 (30.4%)1,010 (64.2%)
19 to 25 Years73 (15.0%)319 (65.5%)
25 to 34 Years305 (38.8%)448 (57.0%)
35 to 44 Years144 (13.7%)892 (85.0%)
45 to 54 Years144 (14.1%)887 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years333 (31.9%)705 (67.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,004 (97.7%)714 (69.5%)
75 Years and over911 (99.6%)607 (66.3%)
Total3,645 (42.7%)6,026 (70.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lihue

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lihue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (2.6%)88 (10.6%)
18 to 34 Years94 (13.7%)47 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years208 (13.9%)69 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years104 (19.6%)42 (8.5%)
75 Years and over74 (24.7%)357 (58.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lihue

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lihue: <span>Hearing 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 Years61 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (9.4%)13 (2.6%)
75 Years and over41 (13.7%)161 (26.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lihue: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)88 (10.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.4%)8 (1.6%)
75 Years and over16 (5.3%)71 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lihue: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years71 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years114 (7.6%)52 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years40 (7.5%)29 (5.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)75 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lihue: <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 Years67 (4.5%)17 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years54 (10.2%)18 (3.6%)
75 Years and over33 (11.0%)236 (38.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lihue: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years61 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years54 (10.2%)13 (2.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)140 (22.7%)

Technology Access in Lihue

Computing Device Access in Lihue

Computing Device Access in Lihue
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,11277.8%
Smartphone2,42089.2%
Tablet1,71363.1%
No Computing Device903.3%
Total2,714100.0%

Internet Access in Lihue

Internet Access in Lihue
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.2%
Broadband Home2,03975.1%
Cellular Data Only42515.7%
Satellite Internet1104.1%
No Internet1555.7%
Total2,714100.0%

Lihue Summary

Lihue is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the state of Hawaii in the United States. It is the county seat of Kauai County and the second largest town on the island of Kauai. The population of Lihue was 5,453 at the 2010 census.

History

Lihue was originally known as Kalapaki, which means “the harbor” in Hawaiian. It was the site of a major battle between the Hawaiian chiefs in 1824. The battle was won by Kamehameha I, who unified the Hawaiian Islands. In 1837, the area was renamed Lihue after the Hawaiian chief who had been killed in the battle.
In the late 19th century, Lihue became a major port for the sugar industry. The town was also the site of the first sugar mill in Hawaii, which was built in 1835. The mill was destroyed by a hurricane in 1837, but was rebuilt in 1841.
In the early 20th century, Lihue became a popular tourist destination. The town was home to several hotels, including the Lihue Hotel, which was built in 1912. The hotel was destroyed by a fire in 1921, but was rebuilt in 1924.

Geography

Lihue is located on the eastern side of the island of Kauai, at 21°58'N 159°21'W. It is bordered to the north by the town of Kapaa, to the south by the town of Koloa, and to the west by the town of Hanamaulu. The town is situated on the banks of the Huleia River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some hills in the northern part of the town.

Economy

The economy of Lihue is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several resorts, including the Kauai Marriott Resort and the Kauai Beach Resort. The town is also home to several shopping centers, including the Kukui Grove Shopping Center and the Lihue Town Center.
The town is also home to several government offices, including the Kauai County Courthouse and the Kauai County Office Building. The town is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Kauai Community College, and the Kauai High School.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 5,453 people, 2,072 households, and 1,323 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,312.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 57.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 15.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 25.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Lihue?
Per Capita income in Lihue is $39,369.
What is the Median Family Income in Lihue?
Median Family Income in Lihue is $105,421.
What is the Median Household income in Lihue?
Median Household Income in Lihue is $73,641.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lihue?
Income or Wage Gap in Lihue is 27.1%.
Women in Lihue earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lihue?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lihue is 0.48.
What is the Total Population of Lihue?
Total Population of Lihue is 8,649.
What is the Total Male Population of Lihue?
Total Male Population of Lihue is 4,054.
What is the Total Female Population of Lihue?
Total Female Population of Lihue is 4,595.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lihue?
There are 88.23 Males per 100 Females in Lihue.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lihue?
There are 113.34 Females per 100 Males in Lihue.
What is the Median Population Age in Lihue?
Median Population Age in Lihue is 41.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lihue
Average Family Size in Lihue is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lihue
Average Household Size in Lihue is 3.1 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lihue?
There are 4,185 People in the Labor Forcein in Lihue.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lihue?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Lihue.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lihue?
Unemployment Rate in Lihue is 1.1%.