Maui Reporter

28.6 percent of Kihei residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 34.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Kihei population reached 17,853.

Out of 12,742 people who had a job, 74 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,668 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	5,111	28.6
Employed	12,742	71.4
Employed in civilian labor force	12,668	71
Employed in armed forces	74	0.41