44.4% unemployed in Kealakekua in 2018

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44.4 percent of Kealakekua 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 Kealakekua population reached 1,572.

Out of 874 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Kealakekua for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed69844.4
Employed87455.6
Employed in civilian labor force87455.6
Employed in armed forces00