State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,522.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.61%
Growth Since 2010
1.23%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lapwai, Idaho Population 2021
1,151
Lapwai is a city located in Nez Perce County Idaho. With a 2020 population of 1,151, it is the 79th largest city in Idaho and the 9763rd largest city in the United States . Lapwai is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,137 in 2010. Lapwai reached it's highest population of 1,151 in 2021. Spanning over 1 miles, Lapwai has a population density of 1,522 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lapwai is $55,009 with a poverty rate of 20.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $719 per month, and the median house value is $98,100. The median age in Lapwai is 32.9 years, 32 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
Lapwai Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lapwai was:
- Native American: 78.19%
- White: 14.24%
- Two or more races: 4.96%
- Asian: 1.22%
- Black or African American: 0.49%
- Other race: 0.49%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.41%
The current population of Lapwai, Idaho is 1,151 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,130.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,137.
Lapwai, Idaho Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 961 | 78.19% |
| White | 175 | 14.24% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.22% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.41% |
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Lapwai Population by Race
Lapwai Population Pyramid $2021
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Lapwai Population by Age
Lapwai Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 365 | 3.33 | 60 |
| Married | 146 | 3.95 | 75.3 |
| Female | 83 | 3.9 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.24 | 50.7 |
| Male | 61 | 3.62 | 31.1 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
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Lapwai Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 2.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 200 | 26.74% |
| Some College | 284 | 37.97% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 10.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.48% |
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Lapwai Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lapwai Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 549 | 520 | 84 |
| White | 126 | 103 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 42 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 26 | |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | |
| Other Race | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Lapwai Educational Attainment by Race
Lapwai Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lapwai Language by Age
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Lapwai Language
75.04% of Lapwai residents speak only English, while 24.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 22.67% of the population.
Lapwai Language
Lapwai Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 951 | 178 | 18.72% |
| White | 160 | 58 | 36.25% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 13 | 16.05% |
| Multiple | 61 | 13 | 21.31% |
| Other | 6 | 3 | 50.00% |
20.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lapwai
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lapwai is Other, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lapwai is Hispanic, with 16.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.43%.
Lapwai Poverty
Lapwai Poverty Rate by Education
Lapwai Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Lapwai Married by Age and Sex
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Lapwai Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lapwai Marital Status by Race
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Lapwai Marital Status
Lapwai Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 20 | 3.08% |
| White | 16 | 11.03% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 5.45% |
Lapwai Veterans by Race
Lapwai Veterans by Education
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5.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lapwai Veterans by Education
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60.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
Lapwai Employment by Age
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Lapwai Employment by Race
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Lapwai Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.86% of Lapwai residents were born in the United States, with 64.77% having been born in Idaho. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Lapwai Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,151 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 1,144 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 1,137 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 1,130 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,133 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 1,134 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 1,136 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,138 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,139 | 10 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 1,129 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,131 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,129 | 0.00% |