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50.3 percent of Poipu 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 Poipu population reached 916.

Out of 455 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 446 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	461	50.3
Employed	455	49.7
Employed in civilian labor force	446	48.7
Employed in armed forces	9	0.98