Honolulu Reporter

34.7 percent of Pupukea 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 equal to the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Pupukea population reached 3,653.

Out of 2,385 people who had a job, 134 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,251 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	1,268	34.7
Employed	2,385	65.3
Employed in civilian labor force	2,251	61.6
Employed in armed forces	134	3.7