This was 2.5 percent higher than the state average of 44.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,071.
97.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Laie for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 66 | 2.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 381 | 15.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 55 | 2.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 211 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 603 | 24.3 |
| Associate's degree | 225 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 503 | 20.3 |
| Master's degree | 299 | 12.1 |
| Professional school degree | 26 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 109 | 4.4 |
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