Maui Reporter

37.2 percent of Keokea residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Keokea population reached 1,689.

Out of 1,061 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,059 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	628	37.2
Employed	1,061	62.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,059	62.7
Employed in armed forces	2	0.12