Lihue, Hawaii
Līhu‘e is the largest town on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i It is a census-designated place and the county seat of Kaua‘i County. As of the 2000 Census, the CDP had a total population of 5,674 6.
Līhu‘e is served by the Līhu‘e Airport. The island's main seaport is to the southeast of town, at Nawiliwili Harbor.
The town is home to the county administration building; Kauai's largest shopping center, Kukui Grove Center, which houses the island's only department store, Macy's; and several big-box stores including a Wal-Mart and a Home Depot. There are also several car dealerships and some restaurants. Most of the island's traffic lights can be found here.
However, Līhu‘e does not have a monopoly on island commerce. There is a cluster of several shopping centers to the north in Kapaa.
Geography
Līhu‘e is located at 21°58'29" North, 159°21'56" West (21.974810, -159.365576)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.4 km² (7.1 mi²). 16.4 km² (6.3 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 11.11% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,674 people, 2,178 households, and 1,420 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 346.6/km² (898.3/mi²). There were 2,399 housing units at an average density of 146.6/km² (379.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 22.75% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 49.24% Asian, 6.43% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 20.46% from two or more races. 6.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,178 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $44,906, and the median income for a family is $56,875. Males have a median income of $38,713 versus $28,032 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $22,619. 4.6% of the population and 1.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.