Kauai Sun

27.7 percent of Omao 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 less than the statewide total of 34.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Omao population reached 1,132.

Out of 819 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 810 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	313	27.7
Employed	819	72.3
Employed in civilian labor force	810	71.6
Employed in armed forces	9	0.8