Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii

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Laupāhoehoe is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, in the District of North Hilo. The population was 581 at the 2010 census,[1] up from 473 at the 2000 census. The community's name means "lava tip" and refers to the angular lava tip or cape formed by ancient pāhoehoe (smooth lava) flows which created the cape on which the community was built.

History

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View of Laupāhoehoe Point from the highway near the signage shown below
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Road signage overlooking Laupāhoehoe Point
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Concrete reinforcements at Laupāhoehoe

On April 1, 1946, the Hawaiian Islands were struck by the so-called "April Fools Day tsunami", originating from the Aleutian Islands earthquake. Approximately 159 people in the islands were killed.[2] The tsunami had the largest impact on the Big Island, with the greatest number of deaths occurring in Hilo with 96 fatalities. The school building at Laupāhoehoe was inundated by the tsunami and 24 people drowned. Of the dead, 16 were schoolchildren, four were teachers, and four were residents.[3] A monument to the dead now stands on Laupāhoehoe Point.

Geography

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Climate

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Demographics

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Historical population
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As of the census of 2010, there were 581 people in 214 households residing in the CDP. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 243 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the CDP was 36.49% White, 0.34% African American, 0.17% American Indian & Alaska Native, 24.44% Asian, 4.82% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 32.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.59% of the population.[6]

There were 214 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.71.[6]

In the Laupāhoehoe CDP the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 12.9% from 25 to 34, 15.1% from 35 to 49, 26.0% from 50 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 males there were 95.0 females.[6]

The median income for a household in the CDP at the 2000 census was $29,250, and the median income for a family in 2000 was $30,000. Males had a median income in 2000 of $21,667 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the CDP in 2000 was $11,896. About 28.4% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000, including 41.1% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

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The breakwater and boat launch at Laupāhoehoe

Education

The statewide school district is the Hawaii State Department of Education, and it covers Hawaii County.[7] Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School is in the community.

The Hawaii State Public Library System operates the Laupahoehoe Public and School Library.[8]

References

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