Wheeler AFB is a CDP located in Honolulu County Hawaii. Wheeler AFB has a 2024 population of 2,316. Wheeler AFB is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 9.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,124 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheeler AFB is $89,782 with a poverty rate of 1.78%. The median age in Wheeler AFB is 24.1 years: 24.4 years for males, and 23.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheeler AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,238 | 56.38% |
| Two or more races | 460 | 20.95% |
| Black or African American | 230 | 10.47% |
| Asian | 99 | 4.51% |
| Other race | 80 | 3.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 3.32% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.73% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 784 | 2.51 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 620 | 2.74 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 131 | 1.21 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 33 | 3.21 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 1.29% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 11.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 19.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 10.25% |
| High School Graduate | 157 | 16.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 377 | 40.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 555 | 555 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 193 | 193 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 185 | 46 |
| Black | 72 | 60 | 12 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 25 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 84.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,938 | $88,125 | $31,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,292 | $126,190 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,500 | $40,682 | $55,588 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,114 | $59,345 | $29,519 |
| Some College | $48,194 | $58,333 | $0 |
$50,114
Average Earnings
$59,345
Average Male
$29,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.16% of Wheeler AFB residents speak only English, while 15.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,036 | 22 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 405 | 6 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 83 | 5 | 6.02% |
| Multiple | 431 | 2 | 0.46% |
1.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.37%
Male Poverty Rate
2.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler AFB is Asian, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler AFB is Multiple, with 0.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.58% |
| Some College | 2.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,534 | $92,540 |
| Households | $88,409 | $89,782 |
| Married Families | $92,692 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,250 | $76,033 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.7%
Male Marriage Rate
83.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42 | 21.99% |
| Black | 35 | 66.04% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 19.41% |
| White | 25 | 6.93% |
| Other Race | 6 | 23.08% |
| Native American | 5 | 62.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.6%
Labor Force Participation
23.9%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
11.89%
Born in Wheeler AFB
89.53%
Native Born
10.47%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
8.38%
Naturalized
89.53% of Wheeler AFB residents were born in the United States, with 11.89% having been born in Hawaii. 2.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,316 | 48 | 2.12% |
| 2023 | 2,268 | 49 | 2.21% |
| 2022 | 2,219 | -134 | -5.69% |
| 2021 | 2,353 | 229 | 10.78% |
| 2020 | 2,124 | -207 | -8.88% |
| 2019 | 2,331 | -60 | -2.51% |
| 2018 | 2,391 | -281 | -10.52% |
| 2017 | 2,672 | 74 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 2,598 | -114 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 2,712 | 171 | 6.73% |
| 2014 | 2,541 | 125 | 5.17% |
| 2013 | 2,416 | 314 | 14.94% |
| 2012 | 2,102 | -73 | -3.36% |
| 2011 | 2,175 | 541 | 33.11% |
| 2010 | 1,634 | 0 | 0% |