Lapwai, Idaho
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Lapwai is a city located in Nez Perce County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,134. It is the seat of government of the Nez Percé Indian Reservation.
Geography
Image:IDMap-doton-Lapwai.PNG Lapwai is located at 46°24'16" North, 116°48'16" West (46.404388, -116.804376)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.28% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,134 people, 339 households, and 270 families residing in the city. The population density was 568.6/km² (1,466.9/mi²). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 182.5/km² (470.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 16.14% White, 0.53% African American, 81.39% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. 4.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 339 households out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 27.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.68.
In the city the population was spread out with 39.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,800, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $31,382 versus $22,109 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,159. 23.7% of the population and 20.5% of families were below the poverty line. 30.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.