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Wakefield

Virginia · 11,275 residents · 3.773 sq mi
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Wakefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,827. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $603,900. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 134% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% 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
11,275
−6%vs 2011
vs 12,047 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,988 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 3,193 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+4%vs 2011
vs 43.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,827
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $146,545 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,905
−1%vs 2011
vs $53,292 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.311 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$603,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $601,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,899
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,976 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−24.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.7% in 2011
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+2%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(8,527)
Black1.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(951)
Asian16.7%(2,017)
Other2.9%(352)
Diversity Score58%(6,981)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(8,064)
Black2.2%(247)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(821)
Asian16.5%(1,861)
Other2.8%(313)
Diversity Score57.2%(6,451)
Diversity Score
57
−1%vs 2011
vs 58 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 31.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Female
51.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Foreign born
20.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakefield, Virginia?

Wakefield, Virginia has about 11,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakefield, Virginia?

The typical household in Wakefield, Virginia earns about $143,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakefield, Virginia expensive?

In Wakefield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $603,900, and the typical rent is about $1,899 a month.

How educated are people in Wakefield, Virginia?

About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wakefield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakefield, Virginia?

About 0.7% of people in Wakefield, Virginia 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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