Lawai
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii
Lawai is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 2,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 554 ft (169 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kalaheo, 1.1 miles W.
- 2,578residents (2020 Census)
- 554 ftelevation · 169 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 635 / sq mipopulation density
- 96765ZIP code
About Lawai
Lāwaʻi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. The population was 2,718 at the 2024 census, up from 1,984 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Lawai
- Median household income
- $104,286
- Median home value
- $849,800
- Median rent
- $1,747/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Lawai had 2,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 635 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawai at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kauai County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.06 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.9196° N, 159.5009° W |
| ZIP code | 96765 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1544450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawai
- Kalaheo1.1 mi W
- Omao1.5 mi NE
- Koloa2.8 mi SE
- Poipu3.6 mi SE
- Eleele5.3 mi W
- Hanapepe5.5 mi W
- Puhi7.6 mi NE
- Kaumakani8.1 mi W
- Pakala Village9.1 mi W
- Lihue10.0 mi E
- Hanamaulu11.2 mi NE
- Waimea11.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lawai
What county is Lawai in?
Lawai is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Lawai, HI?
2,578 people lived in Lawai at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawai, HI?
The ZIP code of Lawai is 96765.
What is the elevation of Lawai?
554 feet (169 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawai?
Kalaheo (1.1 mi), Omao (1.5 mi), Koloa (2.8 mi), Poipu (3.6 mi), Eleele (5.3 mi).
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