Lihue, HI Demographics

A map of Lihue's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	3,214	3,144	40.7%	39.3%
White	1,487	1,665	18.8%	20.8%
Multiracial	1,401	1,892	17.7%	23.6%
Hispanic	811	664	10.3%	8.3%
Native American/Other	792	583	10.0%	7.3%
Black	196	56	2.5%	0.7%

Lihue, Hawaii has an estimated population of 7,901, a slight decrease from the 8,004 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.7% Asian, 18.8% White, 17.7% Multiracial, 10.3% Hispanic, 10.0% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lihue, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lihue has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lihue, that probability was 73.4% in 2020 and 74.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lihue is ranked the 41st most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lihue was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lihue's White Population

1,487 residents of Lihue, or 18.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lihue is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Lihue ranks 102nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lihue's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Lihue's population has decreased from 20.8% to 18.8%.

Lihue is more White than neighboring Hanamaulu (11.6% White), and Puhi (13.6% White). Lihue is less White than neighboring Wailua (35.3% White), Wailua Homesteads (46.8% White), and Kapaa (27.7% White).

Lihue's Black Population

196 residents of Lihue, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lihue is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lihue ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lihue's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Lihue's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.5%.

Lihue is more Black than neighboring Hanamaulu (0% Black), Puhi (0.4% Black), Wailua (0.7% Black), Wailua Homesteads (0% Black), and Kapaa (1% Black).

Lihue's Asian Population

3,214 residents of Lihue, or 40.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lihue is slightly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Lihue ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lihue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Lihue's population has increased from 39.3% to 40.7%.

Lihue is more Asian than neighboring Wailua (18.9% Asian), Wailua Homesteads (24.1% Asian), and Kapaa (34.2% Asian). Lihue is less Asian than neighboring Hanamaulu (51.8% Asian), and Puhi (58.9% Asian).

Lihue's Hispanic Population

811 residents of Lihue, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lihue is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Lihue ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lihue's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lihue's population has increased from 8.3% to 10.3%.

Lihue is more Hispanic than neighboring Puhi (2.1% Hispanic), Wailua Homesteads (9.5% Hispanic), and Kapaa (8.5% Hispanic). Lihue is less Hispanic than neighboring Hanamaulu (15.4% Hispanic), and Wailua (24.6% Hispanic).

Lihue's Native American/Other Population

792 residents of Lihue, or 10.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lihue is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Lihue ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lihue's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lihue's population has increased from 7.3% to 10.0%.

Lihue is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hanamaulu (7.1% Native American/Other), Puhi (3.3% Native American/Other), Wailua (3.7% Native American/Other), Wailua Homesteads (6.9% Native American/Other), and Kapaa (6.8% Native American/Other).

Lihue's Multiracial Population

1,401 residents of Lihue, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lihue is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Lihue ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lihue's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lihue's population has decreased from 23.6% to 17.7%.

Lihue is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanamaulu (14.1% Multiracial), Wailua (16.8% Multiracial), and Wailua Homesteads (12.7% Multiracial). Lihue is less Multiracial than neighboring Puhi (21.7% Multiracial), and Kapaa (21.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.