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Wakefield

Nebraska · 1,527 residents (2025 est.) · 1.062 sq mi
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Wakefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,964. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,305
−8%since 2000
from 1,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,229 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,527 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Wakefield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,964
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,947
+45%since 2000
from $15,830 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−8%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(246)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(525)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.7%(753)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(18)
Diversity Score62.4%(815)
Diversity Score
62
+68%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2016
from 69.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2016
from 29.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakefield, Nebraska?

Wakefield, Nebraska has about 1,305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakefield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wakefield, Nebraska earns about $56,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakefield, Nebraska expensive?

In Wakefield, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $116,500, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Wakefield, Nebraska?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wakefield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakefield, Nebraska?

About 7.5% of people in Wakefield, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wakefield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wakefield, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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