Laupahoehoe, Hawaii Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 916, Laupahoehoe's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Laupahoehoe is a small community located in Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The total population is 916. It ranks as the 129th most populous out of 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laupahoehoe is 51.2 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laupahoehoe is $63,977. This is 36% lower than the state median of $100,389. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 119% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.1%. This is 187% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $578,300. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $839,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 63.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Laupahoehoe is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 25.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (32.0% vs 20.9%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.9% vs 1.8%).

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 36.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laupahoehoe, Hawaii is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Hawaii state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 163 Census-designated places in Hawaii. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.