Maui Reporter

34.8 percent of Kahului 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 Kahului population reached 25,228.

Out of 16,438 people who had a job, 12 were employed in the Armed Forces and 16,426 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	8,790	34.8
Employed	16,438	65.2
Employed in civilian labor force	16,426	65.1
Employed in armed forces	12	0.05