40.2% unemployed in Keaau in 2017

40.2 percent of Keaau 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 Keaau population reached 2,166.

Out of 1,296 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	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	870	40.2
Employed	1,296	59.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,296	59.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0