HarrisDemocratic38.9%563TrumpRepublican58.1%842OtherAll other candidates3.0%44
R+19.3- Lead
- 279
- Total
- 1,449
- vs nation
- R+17.8
- Turnout
- —
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Laie, HI
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic40.2%709TrumpRepublican57.6%1,017OtherAll other candidates2.2%39
R+17.5- Lead
- 308
- Total
- 1,765
- vs nation
- R+21.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic39.2%497TrumpRepublican46.7%593OtherAll other candidates14.1%179
R+7.6- Lead
- 96
- Total
- 1,269
- vs nation
- R+9.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic41.1%740RomneyRepublican57.6%1,036OtherAll other candidates1.3%24
R+16.4- Lead
- 296
- Total
- 1,800
- vs nation
- R+20.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic54.2%845McCainRepublican43.5%678OtherAll other candidates2.3%36
D+10.7- Lead
- 167
- Total
- 1,559
- vs nation
- D+3.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic35.0%600BushRepublican64.5%1,106OtherAll other candidates0.6%10
R+29.5- Lead
- 506
- Total
- 1,716
- vs nation
- R+27.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+19.3MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 5,6992024 5-year
- Median household income
- $125,2022024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 26.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.1%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+10.7 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+29.5 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- University, MS · twin score 74.0
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −29.5% |
| 2008 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | −16.4% |
| 2016 | −7.6% |
| 2020 | −17.5% |
| 2024 | −19.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.9%Harris563 | 58.1%Trump842 | 3.0% | R+19.3 | R+1.8 | R+17.8 | 1,449 | |
| R | 40.2%Biden709 | 57.6%Trump1,017 | 2.2% | R+17.5 | R+9.9 | R+21.9 | 1,765 | |
| R | 39.2%Clinton497 | 46.7%Trump593 | 14.1% | R+7.6 | D+8.9 | R+9.7 | 1,269 | |
| R | 41.1%Obama740 | 57.6%Romney1,036 | 1.3% | R+16.4 | R+27.2 | R+20.3 | 1,800 | |
| D | 54.2%Obama845 | 43.5%McCain678 | 2.3% | D+10.7 | — | D+3.4 | 1,559 | |
| R | 35.0%Kerry600 | 64.5%Bush1,106 | 0.6% | R+29.5 | — | R+27.0 | 1,716 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 45.8%603 | 54.2%713 | 1,316 |
| 2020 | R | 42.0%683 | 58.0%944 | 1,627 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 41.8%549 | 54.1%711 | 1,314 |
Laie is home to Brigham Young University–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center, giving this small CDP an unusually high concentration of Latter-day Saint residents and a demographically distinctive Pacific Islander population relative to its size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 10.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 29.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.3 points.
A population of 5,699, a 27% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $125,202 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of University and Bangor Base.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
University
Mississippi
74.0twin score
median agepopulation scale2012–2024 trajectory≠ median income
Bangor Base
Washington
72.1twin score
median agepopulation scale2012 margin≠ median income
Central
South Carolina
71.2twin score
median agepopulation scale2020–2024 trajectory≠ median income
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Laie, Hawaii vote in 2024?
In 2024, Laie, Hawaii voted Republican by 19.3 points (R+19.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,449 votes cast, 563 went Democratic and 842 went Republican.
When did Laie, Hawaii last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Laie, Hawaii voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Laie, Hawaii?
Laie, Hawaii has a population of 5,699 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Laie, Hawaii?
Median household income in Laie, Hawaii is $125,202 — above the national median of $80,734. The Hawaii state median is $100,389.
What is the political history of Laie, Hawaii?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Laie, Hawaii from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.