Lawai, Hawaii
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +14.2% |
| 2008 | +47.4% |
| 2012 | +41.7% |
| 2016 | +31.2% |
| 2020 | +29.5% |
| 2024 | +20.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.2%Harris723 | 39.0%Trump476 | 1.9% | D+20.2 | R+9.3 | D+21.7 | 1,222 | |
| D | 64.0%Biden857 | 34.5%Trump462 | 1.5% | D+29.5 | R+1.7 | D+25.0 | 1,339 | |
| D | 61.2%Clinton622 | 30.0%Trump305 | 8.8% | D+31.2 | R+10.5 | D+29.1 | 1,016 | |
| D | 69.6%Obama688 | 27.9%Romney276 | 2.4% | D+41.7 | R+5.7 | D+37.8 | 988 | |
| D | 72.7%Obama775 | 25.3%McCain270 | 2.0% | D+47.4 | D+33.2 | D+40.1 | 1,066 | |
| D | 56.9%Kerry563 | 42.8%Bush423 | 0.3% | D+14.2 | — | D+16.6 | 989 |
Lawai sits in the Pacific. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 47.4 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.2 points.
A population of 2,718, a 34% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $104,286 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lawai, Hawaii vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lawai, Hawaii voted Democratic by 20.2 points (D+20.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,222 votes cast, 723 went Democratic and 476 went Republican.
How many people live in Lawai, Hawaii?
Lawai, Hawaii has a population of 2,718 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lawai, Hawaii?
Median household income in Lawai, Hawaii is $104,286 — above the national median of $80,734. The Hawaii state median is $100,389.
What is the political history of Lawai, Hawaii?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lawai, Hawaii from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.