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Wakeman

Ohio · 990 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Wakeman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $142,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
990
+4%since 2000
from 951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.4
+22%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7989501K1K1K1990201020202024Wakeman
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.9%(49)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(57)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.6%(75)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(65)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(63)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.4%(93)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.2%(101)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416.4%(162)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.7%(146)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.9%(128)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(34)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,853
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,276
+47%since 2000
from $18,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(936)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(909)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(37)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.1%(67)
Spaniard0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(4)
Ancestry
Irish32.3%(425)
English28.6%(376)
German27%(355)
American8.7%(115)
Italian4.4%(58)
Swiss3.3%(43)
Scottish3.2%(42)
Hungarian2.9%(38)
French2.3%(30)
Polish2.1%(28)
Czech1.7%(23)
Welsh1.4%(19)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Australian1.2%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(12)
Swedish0.8%(10)
Greek0.7%(9)
Canadian0.6%(8)
Dutch0.6%(8)
Austrian0.2%(3)
Norwegian0.2%(2)
Russian0.2%(2)
Slovak0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.9%(136)
Married52.2%(198)
Widowed3.7%(14)
Divorced8.2%(31)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(67)
Married54.3%(197)
Widowed17.1%(62)
Divorced10.2%(37)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakeman, Ohio?

Wakeman, Ohio has about 990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakeman, Ohio?

The typical household in Wakeman, Ohio earns about $59,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakeman, Ohio expensive?

In Wakeman, Ohio, the median home is worth about $142,700, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Wakeman, Ohio?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wakeman, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakeman, Ohio?

About 4.0% of people in Wakeman, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wakeman, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wakeman, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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