45.1% unemployed in Puako in 2017

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45.1 percent of Puako 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 Puako population reached 780.

Out of 428 people who had a job, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 420 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Puako for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed35245.1
Employed42854.9
Employed in civilian labor force42053.8
Employed in armed forces81