Honolulu Reporter

35.5 percent of Waipahu 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 Waipahu population reached 33,779.

Out of 21,787 people who had a job, 251 were employed in the Armed Forces and 21,536 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	11,992	35.5
Employed	21,787	64.5
Employed in civilian labor force	21,536	63.8
Employed in armed forces	251	0.74