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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wheeler AFB

Hawaii · 2,600 residents · 2.32 sq mi
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Wheeler AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,821. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Renters pay a median $673 per month, above the US median of $450. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

2,600
−8%vs 2000
vs 2,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,121 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
24.1
+4%vs 2000
vs 23.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wheeler AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,821
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,485 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,917
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,364 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$673
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $936 in 2000
US average: $450
1.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
98.3% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(1,933)
Black12.6%(327)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(123)
Asian9.1%(237)
Other4%(103)
Diversity Score58.8%(1,529)
59
−19%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

Wheeler AFB, Hawaii has about 2,600 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii earns about $25,821 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 $673 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

About 18.3% 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 3.6% of people in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

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

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