Maui Reporter

41.7 percent of Kualapuu 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 Kualapuu population reached 1,493.

Out of 871 people who had a job, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 868 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	622	41.7
Employed	871	58.3
Employed in civilian labor force	868	58.1
Employed in armed forces	3	0.2