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29.2 percent of Hanapepe 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 Hanapepe population reached 2,391.

Out of 1,694 people who had a job, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,687 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	697	29.2
Employed	1,694	70.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,687	70.6
Employed in armed forces	7	0.29