CDP was $44,906, and the median income for a family was $56,875 in 2000. Males had a median income of $38,713 versus $28,032 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,619. 4.6% of the population and 1.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Transportation Lihue is served by Lihue Airport, in the eastern part of the community. Kauai's main seaport is at Nāwiliwili Bay, directly southeast of town. Lihue is also served by The Kauai Bus, a public bus system serving the entire island. Facilities The town is home to the county administration building; Kauai's largest shopping center, Kukui Grove Center, which houses the island's only big department store, Macy's; and several big-box stores, including Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Costco. There are also several car dealerships, movie theaters and restaurants. Education Lihue is home to Kauai Community College, part of the University of Hawaii system. Lihue is also served by the Hawaii Department of Education. Two K-5 elementary schools, Wilcox Elementary School in Lihue and Kaumualii Elementary School in downtown Hanamaulu serve the area. All of the area is zoned to Kamakahelei Middle School and Kauai High School. Island School, a private pre-kindergarten to 12 school, is also located in Lihue. Notable people Bethany Hamilton (b. 1990) surfer Eric Shinseki, (b. 1942) retired United States Army general who served as 34th chief of staff of the Army and the seventh U.S. secretary of veterans affairs. Robert Yasuda (b. 1940) American abstract painter Kirby Yates (b. 1987) Major League Baseball pitcher Tyler Yates (b. 1977) former Major League Baseball pitcher Notes References Census-designated places in Kauai County, Hawaii Populated places on Kauai County seats in Hawaii Populated coastal places in Hawaii