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 $82,588 with a poverty rate of 4.85%. The median age in Wheeler AFB is 24.6 years: 25 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 | 1,235 | 55.66% |
| Two or more races | 443 | 19.96% |
| Black or African American | 209 | 9.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 115 | 5.18% |
| Asian | 110 | 4.96% |
| Other race | 75 | 3.38% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.44% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 808 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 99.5 |
| Married | 621 | 2.68 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.26 | 3.2 | 96.8 |
| Female | 55 | 3.22 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 6 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
0.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 1.34% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 18.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 11.97% |
| High School Graduate | 192 | 18.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 408 | 39.08% |
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 | 559 | 559 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 247 | 247 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 184 | 45 |
| Black | 104 | 90 | 30 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 34 |
| Islander | 41 | 34 | 21 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,821 | $80,000 | $29,934 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,469 | $112,344 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,161 | $40,446 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,875 | $55,638 | $31,607 |
| Some College | $44,808 | $46,923 | $0 |
$45,875
Average Earnings
$55,638
Average Male
$31,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.49% of Wheeler AFB residents speak only English, while 14.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,000 | 54 | 5.4% |
| Islander | 115 | 27 | 23.48% |
| Asian | 95 | 9 | 9.47% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 6 | 1.24% |
| Multiple | 415 | 2 | 0.48% |
4.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.28%
Male Poverty Rate
6.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeler AFB is Islander, with 23.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeler AFB is Multiple, with 0.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 6.13% |
| Some College | 3.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.98% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $85,001 |
| Households | $74,844 | $82,588 |
| Married Families | $81,285 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,750 | $69,525 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.1%
Male Marriage Rate
80.8%
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
169
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 164 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 115 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 20.36% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 22.55% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 21.29% |
| Black | 25 | 30.86% |
| Islander | 13 | 34.21% |
| Native American | 4 | 40% |
| Other Race | 4 | 19.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.2%
Labor Force Participation
28.5%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
10.09%
Born in Wheeler AFB
87.16%
Native Born
12.84%
Foreign Born
2.52%
Non Citizen
10.32%
Naturalized
87.16% of Wheeler AFB residents were born in the United States, with 10.09% having been born in Hawaii. 2.52% 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% |