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Wakefield

Pennsylvania · 609 residents · 1.704 sq mi
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Wakefield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $198,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
−1%vs 2011
vs 618 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 363 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
−10%vs 2011
vs 41.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
331483636788940201020202024Wakefield
2024573
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,104
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,044 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,196
−8%vs 2011
vs $23,160 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.350 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $192,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−28.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.1% in 2011
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+9%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(563)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(89)
Diversity Score
15
+423%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+17%vs 2011
vs 33.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
+12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

Wakefield, Pennsylvania has about 609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wakefield, Pennsylvania earns about $65,104 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 $198,300.

How educated are people in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% 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 4.5% of people in Wakefield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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