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Wakefield

Kansas · 858 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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Wakefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
858
+2%since 2000
from 838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,726 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+19%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8148869591K1K1990201020202024Wakefield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,261
+90%since 2000
from $16,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+91%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(798)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(744)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(44)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other11.7%(100)
Diversity Score38.3%(329)
Diversity Score
38
+606%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakefield, Kansas?

Wakefield, Kansas has about 858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakefield, Kansas?

The typical household in Wakefield, Kansas earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakefield, Kansas expensive?

In Wakefield, Kansas, the median home is worth about $142,400, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Wakefield, Kansas?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wakefield, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakefield, Kansas?

About 5.7% of people in Wakefield, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wakefield, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wakefield, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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