Lihue
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii
Lihue is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 8,004 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanamaulu, 1.8 miles N.
- 8,004residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.3 km²
- 1,073 / sq mipopulation density
- 96766ZIP code
About Lihue
Līhuʻe (Hawaiian pronunciation: [liːˈhuʔe]), sometimes written as Lihue, is an unincorporated community, census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States. Līhuʻe is the second-largest town on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, following Kapaʻa. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 6,455, up from 5,694 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Lihue
- Median household income
- $92,850
- Median home value
- $878,500
- Median rent
- $1,956/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Lihue had 8,004 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,004 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,073 per sq mi (414 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lihue at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kauai County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,004 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.46 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.9722° N, 159.3560° W |
| ZIP code | 96766 |
| Official website | lihuehawaii.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1545200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lihue
- Hanamaulu1.8 mi N
- Puhi2.4 mi W
- Wailua5.8 mi N
- Wailua Homesteads6.9 mi N
- Kapaa8.0 mi N
- Koloa8.3 mi SW
- Omao8.7 mi W
- Poipu8.8 mi SW
- Lawai10.0 mi W
- Kalaheo11.1 mi W
- Anahola12.2 mi N
- Eleele15.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lihue
What county is Lihue in?
Lihue is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Lihue, HI?
8,004 people lived in Lihue at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lihue, HI?
The ZIP code of Lihue is 96766.
What is the elevation of Lihue?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lihue?
Hanamaulu (1.8 mi), Puhi (2.4 mi), Wailua (5.8 mi), Wailua Homesteads (6.9 mi), Kapaa (8.0 mi).
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