Lapwai, ID is a small town with a population of 1,486 people and a population density of 1,524 people per square mile. This small town is situated on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation and offers locals year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, white water rafting, snowshoeing and skiing. There are several businesses in Lapwai that offer goods and services to the community such as the Clearwater Valley Sports Store which provides sporting equipment for local teams as well as outdoor apparel and camping gear. The local library also offers programs throughout the year to help people learn about different aspects of their community. In addition to sport stores there are other organizations such as the Nez Perce Tribe Cultural Center which helps preserve their culture through classes in language arts and cultural events. There are several local sporting events throughout the year that celebrates their heritage such as powwow's or marathons. Lapwai is an amazing place that preserves its culture while offering a variety of activities for locals and tourists alike to enjoy!
The population in Lapwai is 1,486. There are 1,966 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lapwai is 31.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lapwai is 3.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lapwai
- 38.4% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 22.9% are married with children
- 43.1% have children, but are single
Race in Lapwai
- 14.9% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 70.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander