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Wakefield

Pennsylvania · 573 residents · 1.704 sq mi
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Wakefield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $271,100. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

573
−1%since 2023
from 577 in 2023
2010 – 2024
336 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 339 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.8
+3%since 2023
from 27.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
331483636788940201020202024Wakefield
2024573
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,417
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,976 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,471
−4%since 2023
from $25,378 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.363
+7%since 2023
from 0.340 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$271,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $310,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,646
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,643 in 2023
US average: $1,442
85.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
14.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
77.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
−3%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(13)
Diversity Score11.3%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(514)
Black2.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(36)
Diversity Score23.8%(136)
24
+111%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−14%since 2023
from 25.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
57.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
13.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
19.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
51.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
48.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
54.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

Wakefield, Pennsylvania has about 573 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wakefield, Pennsylvania earns about $70,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakefield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wakefield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $271,100, and the typical rent is about $1,646 a month.

How educated are people in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wakefield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Wakefield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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