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Schofield Barracks is a United States Army installation in Hawaii. It is located on the island of Oahu, about twenty miles northwest of Honolulu. The base has been in operation since 1908 and covers an area of approximately 12,000 acres. It is home to the 25th Infantry Division, the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, and several other units and organizations.

The base was originally established as a cavalry post in 1908 by order of President Theodore Roosevelt. The name “Schofield” was chosen in honor of General John McAllister Schofield, who was one of the most influential figures in the development of the modern U.S. Army during his time as Chief of Staff from 1888-1895.

The base has played a significant role throughout its history, serving as an important training center during World War I and World War II and later becoming one of the largest U.S.-controlled military installations in Asia during the Vietnam War era. In addition to its military importance, Schofield Barracks has also become an important part of Hawaiian culture over the years, hosting numerous events such as concerts and festivals that attract thousands annually.

Today, Schofield Barracks continues to serve as an important strategic location for both military operations and training within Hawaii and beyond. The base includes numerous facilities such as barracks for housing soldiers; training areas; recreational facilities; medical centers; shopping centers; a golf course; two museums; a library; chapels; schools (including elementary schools); restaurants; movie theaters; bowling alleys; gyms; parks & playgrounds; swimming pools; tennis courts & softball fields and much more.

In addition to providing housing for soldiers and their families stationed there, Schofield Barracks also offers numerous employment opportunities for civilians throughout Oahu including positions with federal agencies such as US Army Corps of Engineers or US Air Force Civilian Personnel Office or with private companies contracted by the base itself or nearby businesses within surrounding communities near Wheeler Army Airfield or Helemano Military Reservation (HMR).

Schofield Barracks is also home to several historical sites including Kolekole Pass (a site where soldiers fought against invading forces during World War II), Battery Randolph (an artillery battery that defended Pearl Harbor during World War II) and Mokapu Saddle (the site where Japanese planes were intercepted before they reached Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941). These sites are open to public visitation through guided tours provided by volunteers from various veteran organizations located near Schofield Barracks such as VFW Post 10552 or American Legion Post 438 both located in Wahiawa HI just outside the main gate at Schofield Barracks entrance off Kolekole Avenue which leads directly into downtown Wahiawa HI town center area where many local businesses thrive due to high influxes from military personnel stationed at Schofield barracks year round .

Overall, Schofield barracks is a great place to live work play shop dine relax enjoy Hawaiian culture & history while experiencing all that Oahu Island has to offer.

Population: 14,428
Males: 8,710 (60.4%), Females: 5,718 (39.6%)

Demographics

Median resident age: 22.1 years
Median household income: $33,788
Median house value: $75,000

Population by Race

Races in Schofield Barracks:

  • White Non-Hispanic (52.0%)
  • Black (21.9%)
  • Hispanic (16.2%)
  • Other race (8.6%)
  • Two or more races (6.5%)
  • American Indian (2.3%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.6%)
  • Filipino (1.6%)
  • Korean (1.0%)
  • Other Asian (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (14.4%), Irish (11.0%), United States (6.5%), Italian (4.7%), English (4.1%), French (2.9%).

Land area: 2.7 square miles

Map of Schofield Barracks, HI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Schofield Barracks

  • High school or higher: 96.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 13.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Schofield Barracks CDP

  • Never married: 33.4%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

5.6% Foreign born (2.4% Asia, 2.0% Latin America, 0.6% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Schofield Barracks:

  • WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; WAHIAWA, HI)
  • KAHI MOHALA (about 12 miles; EWA BEACH, HI)
  • ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST (about 12 miles; EWA BEACH, HI)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Schofield Barracks:

  • HONOLULU INTL (about 17 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Abbreviation: HNL)
  • MOLOKAI (about 72 miles; KAUNAKAKAI, HI; Abbreviation: MKK)
  • LANAI (about 92 miles; LANAI CITY, HI; Abbreviation: LNY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Schofield Barracks:

  • DILLINGHAM AIRFIELD (about 10 miles; MOKULEIA, HI; Abbreviation: HDH)
  • KALAELOA (JOHN RODGERS FIELD) (about 14 miles; KAPOLEI, HI; Abbreviation: JRF)
  • KALAUPAPA (about 79 miles; KALAUPAPA, HI; Abbreviation: LUP)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Schofield Barracks:

  • LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 10 miles; PEARL CITY, HI; Full-time enrollment: 3,511)
  • BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-HAWAII CAMPUS (about 15 miles; LAIE, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,273)
  • HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,787)
  • HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 6,186)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA (about 21 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 14,113)
  • KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 4,131)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO (about 239 miles; HILO, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,434)

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