Honolulu Reporter

38.7 percent of Waialua 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Waialua population reached 2,825.

Out of 1,731 people who had a job, 42 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,689 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	1,094	38.7
Employed	1,731	61.3
Employed in civilian labor force	1,689	59.8
Employed in armed forces	42	1.5