Honolulu Reporter

40.5 percent of Waikane 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 Waikane population reached 415.

Out of 247 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 245 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	168	40.5
Employed	247	59.5
Employed in civilian labor force	245	59
Employed in armed forces	2	0.48