Lawai, HI Demographics

A map of Lawai's Population by Race

Lawai, Hawaii had a population of 2,578 in 2020. It was 38.0% White, 0.6% Black, 19.6% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 6.6% Native American/Other, and 23.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lawai, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lawai is the 84th 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).

Lawai's White Population

980 residents of Lawai identify as White, or 38.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Lawai larger than the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lawai is ranked #61 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lawai is more White than neighboring Koloa (25.9% White), and Eleele (8.9% White). Lawai is less White than neighboring Omao (40.3% White), Kalaheo (40% White), and Poipu (65.1% White).

Lawai's Black Population

16 residents of Lawai identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lawai roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lawai is ranked #75 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lawai is more Black than neighboring Omao (0.5% Black), Kalaheo (0.5% Black), Poipu (0.5% Black), and Eleele (0.2% Black).

Lawai's Asian Population

504 residents of Lawai identify as Asian, or 19.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lawai less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lawai is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lawai is more Asian than neighboring Omao (18.7% Asian), and Poipu (11.2% Asian). Lawai is less Asian than neighboring Kalaheo (20.8% Asian), Koloa (30.6% Asian), and Eleele (54.5% Asian).

Lawai's Hispanic Population

307 residents of Lawai identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lawai roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lawai is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lawai is more Hispanic than neighboring Kalaheo (11.2% Hispanic), Koloa (11.5% Hispanic), Poipu (9.5% Hispanic), and Eleele (10.2% Hispanic). Lawai is less Hispanic than neighboring Omao (12.4% Hispanic).

Lawai's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Lawai identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lawai roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lawai is ranked #125 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lawai is more Native American/Other than neighboring Omao (5.9% Native American/Other), Poipu (2.6% Native American/Other), and Eleele (5.7% Native American/Other). Lawai is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalaheo (6.7% Native American/Other), and Koloa (9.4% Native American/Other).

Lawai's Multiracial Population

602 residents of Lawai identify as Multiracial, or 23.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lawai roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lawai is ranked #62 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lawai is more Multiracial than neighboring Omao (22.1% Multiracial), Kalaheo (20.9% Multiracial), Koloa (22% Multiracial), Poipu (11.1% Multiracial), and Eleele (20.5% Multiracial).

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