Lawai at a Glance
Lawai, which literally means “village” in the Hawaiian language,
is found on the southern side of Kauai Island. The city
covers a total land area of 10.1 square kilometers and is
12-mile drive from Lihue Airport. Lawaii offers white sand
beaches and turquoise waters ideal for snorkeling, surfing,
scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, and more. Also referred
to as the Garden Island, Lawai has several botanical gardens
including the Allerton Garden and the McBryde Garden. The
National Tropical Botanical Garden on Hailima Road, where
different botanical species are being grown and preserved,
is considered the “Noah’s Ark” of floras.
Along Lawai Road is the spectacular Spouting Horn, a
blowhole that repeatedly spurts salt water 50 feet up into
the air. Though there are many such blowholes in Hawaii,
the Spouting Horn is special for when air rushes through
a nearby blowhole, it doesn’t blow water but produces a
beautiful horn-like sound.
According to a 2000 census data, Lawai had 1,984 people,
a number which, in turn, make up 711 households and 531
families. The city is home to citizens coming from different
racial backgrounds. Caucasians are the largest group comprising
35.43%, followed by Asians (30.75%), and Latinos (11.79%).
People from two or more races represent 26.36% of the population,
while Pacific Islanders account for 5.54% of the population.
A census-designated place, Lawai’s average household
income based on the latest 2000 study was recorded at $55,662
while its average family income was $60,750. On the average,
males earned more than females with a median income ratio
of $34,479 : $30,761. The city had a per capita income of
$22,284.
Lawai’s zip code is 96765.
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