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Lihue, HI


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Lihue, Hawaii

Lihue, Hawaii, in Kauai county, is 107 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town contains a population of approximately 5,674.

The People and Families of Lihue

In Lihue, about 49% of adults are married.

Lihue boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lihue had a median family income of $56,875. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lihue.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lihue favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,720. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Lihue Housing

Lihue has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Lihue, 93% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Lihue can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Lihue strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLihue Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lihue Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lihue Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lihue Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Lihue Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lihue Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lihue, HI

Comparing Lihue to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population610
Male Share of the Population51
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size61
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone710
Affordability of Rents35

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