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Laie

Hawaii · 5,963 residents · 1.339 sq mi
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Laie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,490. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $883,800. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,963
+30%since 2000
from 4,585 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,453 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 3,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.2
+5%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Laie
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,490
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,686
+36%since 2000
from $13,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$883,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,914
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $919 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
55.3% rent
Afford Score
9.0
+46%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27%(1,237)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(143)
Asian9.2%(421)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(2,731)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(1,283)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(273)
Asian15%(892)
Other49.2%(2,933)
Diversity Score77.4%(4,614)
Diversity Score
77
+30%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−12%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
29.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laie, Hawaii?

Laie, Hawaii has about 5,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laie, Hawaii?

The typical household in Laie, Hawaii earns about $98,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laie, Hawaii expensive?

In Laie, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $883,800, and the typical rent is about $1,914 a month.

How educated are people in Laie, Hawaii?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laie, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laie, Hawaii?

About 8.2% of people in Laie, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laie, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Laie, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 386 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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