Maui Reporter

51.8 percent of Maalaea 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 Maalaea population reached 218.

Out of 105 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 103 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	113	51.8
Employed	105	48.2
Employed in civilian labor force	103	47.2
Employed in armed forces	2	0.92