Population 5,880 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Laie
Household size in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.05 | 3.21 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.29 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.28 | 3.26 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.39 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.66 | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Laie are large by national standards, averaging 4.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 5.05 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.9 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.9 | 40.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.3 | 41.5 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 24.3, Laie is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward families with many children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 22.9, mirroring the country. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Laie: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Laie
Renters in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.8% | 42.4% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.0% | 45.1% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 43.8% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.9% | 40.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Laie rent: 56.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 11.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.4% of the housing in Laie, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1976 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1977 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1979 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Laie are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Laie has older homes than most Hawaii cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,640 | $1,466 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,377 | $1,594 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,762 | $2,010 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,407 | $2,359 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$766 | +$894 | +$806 | +$606 |
Rent in Laie runs $2,407 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $766 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Laie
Bachelor's degrees in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 30.4% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 31.6% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 34.3% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.0% | 37.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Laie than nationally: 43.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 89.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 91.8% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 93.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Laie: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Laie
| Period | Laie | Honolulu area | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Laie is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Laie compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laie | 4.39 | 24.3 | 7.9% | 56.9% | 23.4% | 1976 | $2,407 | 43.0% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| Kahuku | 3.89 | 27.7 | 21.6% | 40.0% | 8.4% | 1982 | $1,314 | 34.2% | 94.2% | 6.7% |
| Hauula | 3.45 | 36.7 | 8.5% | 49.2% | 26.7% | 1975 | $2,236 | 36.4% | 91.3% | 3.8% |
| Kawela | 2.06 | 45.3 | 6.8% | 30.0% | 66.2% | 1976 | $2,422 | 55.4% | 93.3% | 1.4% |
| Kawela Bay | 2.06 | 45.3 | 6.8% | 30.0% | 66.2% | 1976 | $2,422 | 55.4% | 93.3% | 1.4% |
| Kahana | 2.61 | 42.0 | 4.4% | 30.8% | 15.1% | 1976 | $2,147 | 46.5% | 93.9% | 0.8% |
| Kaaawa | 2.63 | 42.7 | 4.9% | 30.2% | 12.7% | 1977 | $2,159 | 47.2% | 94.1% | 1.0% |
| Haleiwa | 3.06 | 42.3 | 11.5% | 39.7% | 12.2% | 1974 | $2,314 | 27.8% | 94.7% | 6.3% |
| Whitmore Village | 2.99 | 42.5 | 6.3% | 34.4% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,424 | 20.6% | 88.7% | 3.7% |
| Waikane | 3.04 | 46.6 | 13.2% | 35.0% | 5.6% | 1984 | $2,195 | 41.9% | 98.2% | 3.7% |
| Wahiawa | 3.13 | 39.5 | 14.9% | 47.1% | 9.2% | 1966 | $1,805 | 22.5% | 91.8% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Laie. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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