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30.7 percent of Lihue 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 less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lihue population reached 5,935.

Out of 4,111 people who had a job, 35 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,076 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	1,824	30.7
Employed	4,111	69.3
Employed in civilian labor force	4,076	68.7
Employed in armed forces	35	0.59