Lapwai, ID Demographics

A map of Lapwai's Population by Race

Lapwai, Idaho had a population of 1,169 in 2020. It was 10.9% White, 0.8% Black, 0.1% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 78.0% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lapwai, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 237 places in Idaho, Lapwai is the 83rd most populous. 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).

Lapwai's White Population

127 residents of Lapwai identify as White, or 10.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Lapwai considerably less than the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Lapwai is ranked #235 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lapwai is less White than neighboring Sweetwater (51.6% White), Culdesac (78.5% White), Lewiston (87.5% White), Genesee (90.7% White), and Juliaetta (91.2% White).

Lapwai's Black Population

9 residents of Lapwai identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lapwai roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Lapwai is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lapwai is more Black than neighboring Sweetwater (0% Black), Culdesac (0% Black), Lewiston (0.5% Black), Genesee (0% Black), and Juliaetta (0% Black).

Lapwai's Asian Population

1 residents of Lapwai identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lapwai roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Lapwai is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lapwai is more Asian than neighboring Culdesac (0% Asian), and Juliaetta (0% Asian). Lapwai is less Asian than neighboring Sweetwater (1.3% Asian), Lewiston (0.9% Asian), and Genesee (0.2% Asian).

Lapwai's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Lapwai identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lapwai slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Lapwai is ranked #144 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lapwai is more Hispanic than neighboring Culdesac (2.2% Hispanic), Lewiston (4.1% Hispanic), Genesee (3.3% Hispanic), and Juliaetta (3.5% Hispanic). Lapwai is less Hispanic than neighboring Sweetwater (7.1% Hispanic).

Lapwai's Native American/Other Population

912 residents of Lapwai identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 78.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lapwai considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Lapwai is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lapwai is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sweetwater (32.3% Native American/Other), Culdesac (14.8% Native American/Other), Lewiston (2.1% Native American/Other), Genesee (1.5% Native American/Other), and Juliaetta (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lapwai's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Lapwai identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lapwai roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 237 places in Idaho, Lapwai is ranked #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lapwai is more Multiracial than neighboring Culdesac (4.6% Multiracial), Lewiston (4.9% Multiracial), Genesee (4.4% Multiracial), and Juliaetta (3.5% Multiracial). Lapwai is less Multiracial than neighboring Sweetwater (7.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.