Lihue, HI Demographics

A map of Lihue's Population by Race

Lihue, Hawaii had a population of 8,004 in 2020. It was 20.8% White, 0.7% Black, 39.3% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 7.3% Native American/Other, and 23.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lihue, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lihue is the 40th 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).

Lihue's White Population

1,665 residents of Lihue identify as White, or 20.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Lihue roughly similar to the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lihue is ranked #102 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lihue is more White than neighboring Hanamaulu (8.1% White), and Puhi (17.2% White). Lihue is less White than neighboring Wailua (30.7% White), Wailua Homesteads (42% White), and Kapaa (30.1% White).

Lihue's Black Population

56 residents of Lihue identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lihue roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lihue is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lihue is more Black than neighboring Hanamaulu (0.4% Black), Puhi (0.3% Black), Wailua Homesteads (0.5% Black), and Kapaa (0.6% Black). Lihue is less Black than neighboring Wailua (0.8% Black).

Lihue's Asian Population

3,144 residents of Lihue identify as Asian, or 39.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lihue roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lihue is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lihue is more Asian than neighboring Wailua (28.1% Asian), Wailua Homesteads (16.3% Asian), and Kapaa (24.9% Asian). Lihue is less Asian than neighboring Hanamaulu (52.4% Asian), and Puhi (48.2% Asian).

Lihue's Hispanic Population

664 residents of Lihue identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lihue roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lihue is ranked #117 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lihue is more Hispanic than neighboring Hanamaulu (7.6% Hispanic). Lihue is less Hispanic than neighboring Puhi (8.8% Hispanic), Wailua (12.6% Hispanic), Wailua Homesteads (10.7% Hispanic), and Kapaa (12.4% Hispanic).

Lihue's Native American/Other Population

583 residents of Lihue identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lihue roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lihue is ranked #110 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lihue is more Native American/Other than neighboring Puhi (6.3% Native American/Other), and Wailua (6.8% Native American/Other). Lihue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanamaulu (11.8% Native American/Other), Wailua Homesteads (8.5% Native American/Other), and Kapaa (10.3% Native American/Other).

Lihue's Multiracial Population

1,892 residents of Lihue identify as Multiracial, or 23.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lihue roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Lihue is ranked #60 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lihue is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanamaulu (19.7% Multiracial), Puhi (19.1% Multiracial), Wailua (20.9% Multiracial), Wailua Homesteads (22% Multiracial), and Kapaa (21.6% Multiracial).

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