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Lihue, Hawaii

Introduction to Lihue, Hawaii

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

Lihue History

In the initial years, Lihue was a small village. Lihue means cold chill, and it hints at the cold wind which blows across the land. Formerly the area was known as Ka - la - i - a - mea, which meant a calm reddish brown place. The boom of the sugar industry had a large sugar mill built in Lihue, which made it the central city of the island.

Lihue and nearby Attractions

  • Lihue Shopping Center
  • Kalapaki Beach
  • Isenberg Park
  • Anchor Cove Shopping Center
  • Kauai Museum

Things To Do In Lihue

There are many parks in Lihue including the Isenberg Park, Lihue Park, and Niumalu Beach Park. Tourists can have fun shopping at the Lihue Shopping Center, Anchor Cove Shopping Center, and Kuhio Mall Shopping Center. Beaches like Lihue like the Ninini Beach and Kalapaki Beach are also worth taking a look around. Kauai Museum is another place that attracts many visitors. In addition, the town organizes several events and recreational programs throughout the year.

Lihue Transportation

Lihue Airport provide facilities for air transportation.

Lihue Higher Education

Kauai Community College is located in Lihue. Residents can also attend higher education from Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Community College, and Leeward Community College.

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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