Maui Reporter

30.8 percent of Kihei 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 less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Kihei population reached 17,885.

Out of 12,385 people who had a job, 191 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,194 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	5,500	30.8
Employed	12,385	69.2
Employed in civilian labor force	12,194	68.2
Employed in armed forces	191	1.1