The following is a quick overview of the population and steets in Laupahooe City, Hawaii. There are 561 residents and a median home value of $477,300. This community's home appreciation over the past 10 years has been 4.6%. Compared to the national average, the Laupahoehoe area has shown modest growth over the last decade.
Laupahoehoe is a census-designated place in Hawaii, United States. The zip code is designated by the USPS as the default name for the city. Its population is estimated to be 581 at the 2020 census. The name "Laupahoehoe" means "lava tip," referring to the town's location on smooth lava flows.
The city had a post office at the Abel Harris plantation and moved to William Lyngate's office in 1879. The volume of mail was around 6,000 letters in 1887 and 9,000 letters in 1892. The sugar factory was located on the east side of the island, but the town still had a thriving economy. Its residents relied on the Sugar Factory to keep them well fed.
The percentage of the population of the white race is 61.7%, followed by 12% for the black population. One percent of the adult population is a veteran. This is far below the national average. The percentage of the hispanic population is also higher than the national average. Its racial makeup is diverse, with many whites and hispanics.