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Wheeler AFB

Hawaii · 2,097 residents · 2.32 sq mi
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Wheeler AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,667. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 732 residents. Renters pay a median $2,867 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,097
−26%since 2000
from 2,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
904 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.1
+4%since 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wheeler AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,667
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,485 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,801
+206%since 2000
from $12,364 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+45.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
−9%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,867
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $936 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
99.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2015
from 0.0% in 2015
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(1,490)
Black20.4%(576)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(372)
Asian3.8%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(2,062)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,042)
Black9.2%(192)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(498)
Asian4.1%(85)
Other13.4%(280)
Diversity Score83.6%(1,753)
Diversity Score
84
+15%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 83.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

Wheeler AFB, Hawaii has about 2,097 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

The typical household in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii earns about $91,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeler AFB, Hawaii expensive?

In Wheeler AFB, Hawaii, the typical rent is about $2,867 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

About 1.3% of people in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeler AFB, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeler AFB, Hawaii has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 503 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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