Honolulu Reporter

32.2 percent of Pupukea 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 less than the statewide total of 34.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Pupukea population reached 3,722.

Out of 2,525 people who had a job, 168 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,357 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	1,197	32.2
Employed	2,525	67.8
Employed in civilian labor force	2,357	63.3
Employed in armed forces	168	4.5