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Wheeler AFB

Hawaii · 1,634 residents · 2.32 sq mi
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Wheeler AFB has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,286. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 1,195 residents. Renters pay a median $2,001 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Hawaii median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,634
−42%since 2000
from 2,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
704 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wheeler AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,286
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,485 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,944
+37%since 2000
from $12,364 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,001
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $936 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
99.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,000)
Black9%(147)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(281)
Asian3.1%(50)
Other16.5%(270)
Diversity Score76.9%(1,256)
Diversity Score
77
+5%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

Wheeler AFB, Hawaii has about 1,634 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii earns about $49,286 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 $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii?

About 19.1% 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 7.9% 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 966 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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