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Wakefield

Pennsylvania · 634 residents · 1.704 sq mi
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Wakefield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $269,200. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
634
+11%since 2019
from 571 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
372 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 335 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
−10%since 2019
from 36.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
331483636788940201020202024Wakefield
2024573
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,727
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,806 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,545
−4%since 2019
from $21,413 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $236,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,075 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+5%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(605)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(30)
Diversity Score
5
−44%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
−27%since 2019
from 41.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
40.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
45.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

Wakefield, Pennsylvania has about 634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wakefield, Pennsylvania earns about $72,727 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 $269,200, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Wakefield, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% 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 5.7% of people in Wakefield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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