Laie, HI Demographics

A map of Laie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	1,682	1,340	29.5%	22.5%
White	1,579	1,283	27.7%	21.5%
Native American/Other	1,300	2,154	22.8%	36.1%
Asian	826	892	14.5%	15.0%
Hispanic	283	273	5.0%	4.6%
Black	29	21	0.5%	0.4%

Laie, Hawaii has an estimated population of 5,699, a decrease from the 5,963 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.5% Multiracial, 27.7% White, 22.8% Native American/Other, 14.5% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laie has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laie, that probability was 74.8% in 2020 and 76.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laie is ranked the 51st most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Laie was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laie's White Population

1,579 residents of Laie, or 27.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laie is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Laie ranks 99th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laie's White population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. White residents' share of Laie's population has increased from 21.5% to 27.7%.

Laie is more White than neighboring Hauula (26.7% White), and Kahuku (14.9% White). Laie is less White than neighboring Punaluu (30.4% White), Kawela Bay (65.4% White), and Kaaawa (36.3% White).

Laie's Black Population

29 residents of Laie, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laie is comparable to the share in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Laie ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laie's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Black residents' share of Laie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Laie is more Black than neighboring Punaluu (0.2% Black), and Kawela Bay (0% Black). Laie is less Black than neighboring Hauula (0.6% Black), Kahuku (0.6% Black), and Kaaawa (0.7% Black).

Laie's Asian Population

826 residents of Laie, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laie is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Laie ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Asian residents' share of Laie's population has decreased from 15.0% to 14.5%.

Laie is more Asian than neighboring Hauula (5.5% Asian), Punaluu (12.2% Asian), Kawela Bay (7.7% Asian), and Kaaawa (7.5% Asian). Laie is less Asian than neighboring Kahuku (15.2% Asian).

Laie's Hispanic Population

283 residents of Laie, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laie is slightly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Laie ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Laie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Laie is more Hispanic than neighboring Kawela Bay (2.4% Hispanic). Laie is less Hispanic than neighboring Hauula (13.9% Hispanic), Kahuku (7.9% Hispanic), Punaluu (13.9% Hispanic), and Kaaawa (13.4% Hispanic).

Laie's Native American/Other Population

1,300 residents of Laie, or 22.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laie is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Laie ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laie's population has decreased from 36.1% to 22.8%.

Laie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hauula (19% Native American/Other), Punaluu (12.8% Native American/Other), Kawela Bay (0.3% Native American/Other), and Kaaawa (6.3% Native American/Other). Laie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kahuku (25.6% Native American/Other).

Laie's Multiracial Population

1,682 residents of Laie, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laie is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Laie ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Laie's population has increased from 22.5% to 29.5%.

Laie is more Multiracial than neighboring Kawela Bay (24.2% Multiracial). Laie is less Multiracial than neighboring Hauula (34.2% Multiracial), Kahuku (35.8% Multiracial), Punaluu (30.4% Multiracial), and Kaaawa (35.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.