Maui Reporter

35.8 percent of Kahului 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Kahului population reached 23,913.

Out of 15,360 people who had a job, 11 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,349 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	8,553	35.8
Employed	15,360	64.2
Employed in civilian labor force	15,349	64.2
Employed in armed forces	11	0.05