Lapwai, Idaho

Lapwai: City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States

About

Lapwai is a city located in the county of Nez Perce in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,137 and a population density of 572 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,137 inhabitants.

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Location of Lapwai on Idaho map.

Quick Facts about Lapwai

Population : 1,137 (2019)
Country : United States of America
State : Idaho (United States)
County : Nez Perce County
Postal code : 83540
Phone Area Codes : 208
Area : 1.99 km2
Altitude : 955 feet / 291 meters
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone
Local time : 10:49:33 (6th December 2025)
Density : 572 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth : 0% (2010-2019)
First Presbyterian Church - Lapwai Idaho image
First Presbyterian Church - Lapwai Idaho
First Presbyterian Church - Lapwai Idaho image
First Presbyterian Church - Lapwai Idaho image

Geography

Lapwai is located at 46°24'18"N 116°48'18"W (46.4048900, -116.8048700).

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Demographics

The population of Lapwai increased by 0% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,137 - census
2011 1,131 -0.53% estimation process
2012 1,129 -0.18% estimation process
2013 1,139 0.88% estimation process
2014 1,138 -0.09% estimation process
2015 1,136 -0.18% estimation process
2016 1,134 -0.18% estimation process
2017 1,133 -0.09% estimation process
2018 1,130 -0.27% estimation process
2019 1,137 0.62% estimation process

Lapwai zip code is 83540. County name: Nez Perce, County fips: 16069

People born in Lapwai (1)

first western girl and massacre survivor Eliza Spalding Warren was born in Lapwai

Schools in Lapwai

College & universities near Lapwai, ID

Code Name City ZIP
142328 Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston (ID) 83501-2698
247010 Headmasters School of Hair Design Lewiston (ID) 83501
436100 Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Lewiston Lewiston (ID) 83501
142285 University of Idaho Moscow (ID) 83844-2282
142416 Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow Moscow (ID) 83843

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Lapwai, ID

Code Name Address Type
LWN Lewiston, Idaho 1920 Highway 128 BUS
MOC Moscow, Idaho 120 West 6th St. BUS
PUL Pullman, Washington 1002 Northwest Nye St. BUS
CFX Colfax, Washington 610 South Main St. BUS
GVI Grangeville, Idaho 901 West Main (Highway 95) BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Lapwai

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lapwa Post Office Lapwai (ID) 83540

Other cities in Nez Perce County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nez Perce County , ID.

City Name Population Title
Lewiston 32,788 City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
Lewiston Orchards 31,422 City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America
Culdesac 383 City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Lapwai distances to largest Idaho cities