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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wakefield

Massachusetts · 24,804 residents · 7.394 sq mi
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Wakefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,117. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $240,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,804
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24,825 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,355 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,357 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+9%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Wakefield
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,117
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,960 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,369
+60%since 1990
from $19,009 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$240,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$795
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $673 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
28.0% rent
3.6
−15%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(24,555)
Black0.4%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(264)
Asian0.5%(116)
Diversity Score5.2%(1,302)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(23,902)
Black0.4%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(204)
Asian1.4%(353)
Diversity Score6.6%(1,642)
7
+26%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.7%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakefield, Massachusetts?

Wakefield, Massachusetts has about 24,804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wakefield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wakefield, Massachusetts earns about $66,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakefield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Wakefield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $240,300, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Wakefield, Massachusetts?

About 39.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wakefield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts?

About 3.1% of people in Wakefield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wakefield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Wakefield, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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