Laie, HI Demographics

A map of Laie's Population by Race

Laie, Hawaii had a population of 5,963 in 2020. It was 21.5% White, 0.4% Black, 15.0% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 36.1% Native American/Other, and 22.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laie, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Laie is the 50th most populous. 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's White Population

1,283 residents of Laie identify as White, or 21.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Laie roughly similar to the White share of the population of Hawaii (21.6% White). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Laie is ranked #99 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laie is more White than neighboring Hauula (20% White), and Kahuku (9.9% White). Laie is less White than neighboring Punaluu (28.4% White), Kawela Bay (58.5% White), and Kaaawa (35.6% White).

Laie's Black Population

21 residents of Laie identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laie roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Hawaii (1.5% Black). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Laie is ranked #103 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laie is more Black than neighboring Kahuku (0.3% Black), and Kawela Bay (0.3% Black). Laie is less Black than neighboring Hauula (0.5% Black), and Kaaawa (1.5% Black).

Laie's Asian Population

892 residents of Laie identify as Asian, or 15.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laie considerably less than the Asian share of the population of Hawaii (36.5% Asian). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Laie is ranked #89 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laie is more Asian than neighboring Hauula (5.9% Asian), Punaluu (12.5% Asian), Kawela Bay (6.8% Asian), and Kaaawa (9.3% Asian). Laie is less Asian than neighboring Kahuku (21.1% Asian).

Laie's Hispanic Population

273 residents of Laie identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laie roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Hawaii (9.5% Hispanic). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Laie is ranked #160 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laie is less Hispanic than neighboring Hauula (9.3% Hispanic), Kahuku (6.5% Hispanic), Punaluu (7.2% Hispanic), Kawela Bay (8.9% Hispanic), and Kaaawa (10.5% Hispanic).

Laie's Native American/Other Population

2,154 residents of Laie identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 36.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laie considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Hawaii (10.8% Native American/Other). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Laie is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hauula (29.1% Native American/Other), Kahuku (33.3% Native American/Other), Punaluu (19.6% Native American/Other), Kawela Bay (11.4% Native American/Other), and Kaaawa (12.3% Native American/Other).

Laie's Multiracial Population

1,340 residents of Laie identify as Multiracial, or 22.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laie roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Hawaii (20.1% Multiracial). Of the 163 places in Hawaii, Laie is ranked #67 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laie is more Multiracial than neighboring Kawela Bay (14.2% Multiracial). Laie is less Multiracial than neighboring Hauula (35.3% Multiracial), Kahuku (28.8% Multiracial), Punaluu (31.9% Multiracial), and Kaaawa (30.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.