Wheeler AFB, HI Demographics

A map of Wheeler AFB's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,042	1,214	49.7%	50.3%
Hispanic	498	586	23.7%	24.3%
Multiracial	202	180	9.6%	7.5%
Black	192	266	9.2%	11.0%
Asian	85	85	4.1%	3.5%
Native American/Other	78	81	3.7%	3.4%

Wheeler AFB, Hawaii has an estimated population of 2,097, a large decrease from the 2,412 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.7% White, 23.7% Hispanic, 9.6% Multiracial, 9.2% Black, 4.1% Asian, and 3.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wheeler AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wheeler AFB has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Hawaii overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wheeler AFB, that probability was 66.8% in 2020 and 67.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wheeler AFB is ranked the 96th most populous place in Hawaii, out of 163 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wheeler AFB was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wheeler AFB's White Population

1,042 residents of Wheeler AFB, or 49.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wheeler AFB is significantly higher than in Hawaii overall, where 20.9% of the population is White. Wheeler AFB ranks 39th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheeler AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Wheeler AFB's population has decreased from 50.3% to 49.7%.

Wheeler AFB is more White than neighboring Waipio Acres (11.4% White), Wahiawa (10.3% White), Schofield Barracks (47.8% White), Mililani Town (9.7% White), and Whitmore Village (7.1% White).

Wheeler AFB's Black Population

192 residents of Wheeler AFB, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wheeler AFB is higher than in Hawaii overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Wheeler AFB ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheeler AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Black residents' share of Wheeler AFB's population has decreased from 11.0% to 9.2%.

Wheeler AFB is more Black than neighboring Waipio Acres (4.8% Black), Wahiawa (2.9% Black), Mililani Town (1.6% Black), and Whitmore Village (1.3% Black). Wheeler AFB is less Black than neighboring Schofield Barracks (17.9% Black).

Wheeler AFB's Asian Population

85 residents of Wheeler AFB, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wheeler AFB is significantly lower than in Hawaii overall, where 36.4% of the population is Asian. Wheeler AFB ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheeler AFB's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Wheeler AFB's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.1%.

Wheeler AFB is less Asian than neighboring Waipio Acres (39.4% Asian), Wahiawa (40.1% Asian), Schofield Barracks (5% Asian), Mililani Town (45.1% Asian), and Whitmore Village (51.3% Asian).

Wheeler AFB's Hispanic Population

498 residents of Wheeler AFB, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wheeler AFB is considerably higher than in Hawaii overall, where 9.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wheeler AFB ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheeler AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wheeler AFB's population has decreased from 24.3% to 23.7%.

Wheeler AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Waipio Acres (14.7% Hispanic), Wahiawa (13.6% Hispanic), Schofield Barracks (20.9% Hispanic), Mililani Town (11.4% Hispanic), and Whitmore Village (11.2% Hispanic).

Wheeler AFB's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Wheeler AFB, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wheeler AFB is lower than in Hawaii overall, where 10% of the population is Native American/Other. Wheeler AFB ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheeler AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wheeler AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Wheeler AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waipio Acres (2.2% Native American/Other), and Schofield Barracks (3.1% Native American/Other). Wheeler AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wahiawa (10.3% Native American/Other), Mililani Town (4.9% Native American/Other), and Whitmore Village (10.1% Native American/Other).

Wheeler AFB's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Wheeler AFB, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wheeler AFB is considerably lower than in Hawaii overall, where 21% of the population is Multiracial. Wheeler AFB ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 163 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wheeler AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Wheeler AFB's population has increased from 7.5% to 9.6%.

Wheeler AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Schofield Barracks (5.4% Multiracial). Wheeler AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Waipio Acres (27.6% Multiracial), Wahiawa (22.7% Multiracial), Mililani Town (27.3% Multiracial), and Whitmore Village (18.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.