Wakefield, NE

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Wakefield Overview

1,354
TOTAL POPULATION
684
MALE POPULATION
670
FEMALE POPULATION
102.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,495
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
625
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wakefield Zip Codes

Wakefield Area Codes

Race in Wakefield

The most populous races in Wakefield are White / Caucasian (733 | 54.1%), Hispanic or Latino (689 | 50.9%), and Some other Race (306 | 22.6%).
Race in Wakefield
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino68950.9%
Native / Alaskan110.8%
White / Caucasian73354.1%
Two or more Races30422.5%
Some other Race30622.6%
Total1,354100.0%

Ancestry in Wakefield

The most populous ancestries reported in Wakefield are Mexican (472 | 34.9%), German (293 | 21.6%), Central American (217 | 16.0%), Guatemalan (217 | 16.0%), and Swedish (86 | 6.4%), together accounting for 94.9% of all Wakefield residents.
Ancestry in Wakefield
Ancestry# Population% Population
American151.1%
Austrian80.6%
British20.2%
Central American21716.0%
Chippewa10.1%
Czech161.2%
Czechoslovakian60.4%
Danish161.2%
Dutch241.8%
English221.6%
Finnish70.5%
French90.7%
French Canadian131.0%
German29321.6%
Guatemalan21716.0%
Irish624.6%
Italian30.2%
Mexican47234.9%
Norwegian231.7%
Polish40.3%
Scandinavian40.3%
Scotch-Irish80.6%
Scottish50.4%
Swedish866.4%
Swiss80.6%
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Immigrants in Wakefield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wakefield came from Central America (344 | 25.4%), Latin America (344 | 25.4%), Guatemala (184 | 13.6%), and Mexico (160 | 11.8%), together accounting for 76.2% of all Wakefield residents.
Immigrants in Wakefield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America34425.4%
Guatemala18413.6%
Latin America34425.4%
Mexico16011.8%
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Sex and Age in Wakefield

Sex and Age in Wakefield

The most populous age groups in Wakefield are 5 to 9 Years (119 | 17.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (88 | 13.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wakefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (8.9%)59 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Years119 (17.4%)65 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Years64 (9.4%)32 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years55 (8.0%)21 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years32 (4.7%)8 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Years22 (3.2%)28 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years57 (8.3%)35 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years16 (2.3%)88 (13.1%)
40 to 44 Years36 (5.3%)72 (10.7%)
45 to 49 Years44 (6.4%)52 (7.8%)
50 to 54 Years44 (6.4%)16 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years12 (1.8%)41 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years29 (4.2%)47 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years36 (5.3%)10 (1.5%)
70 to 74 Years13 (1.9%)18 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years14 (2.1%)26 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.7%)25 (3.7%)
85 Years and over25 (3.6%)27 (4.0%)
Total684 (100.0%)670 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wakefield

Median Family Size in Wakefield

The median family size in Wakefield is 3.44 persons per family, with single male/father families (38 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.76 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (99 | 30.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.25 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wakefield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple183 (57.2%)3.27
Single Male/Father38 (11.9%)4.76
Single Female/Mother99 (30.9%)3.25
Total Families320 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Wakefield

The median household size in Wakefield is 2.81 persons per household, with single male/father households (38 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.97 persons per household. non-family households (150 | 31.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wakefield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple183 (38.9%)3.29
Single Male/Father38 (8.1%)5.97
Single Female/Mother99 (21.1%)3.44
Non-family150 (31.9%)1.01
Total Households470 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wakefield

Out of a total of 470 households in Wakefield, 320 (68.1%) are family households, while 150 (31.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 122, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 146.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wakefield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-146 (31.1%)
2-Person Households122 (26.0%)4 (0.9%)
3-Person Households87 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households31 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total320 (68.1%)150 (31.9%)

Female Fertility in Wakefield

Fertility by Age in Wakefield

Female Fertility by Age in Wakefield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wakefield

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wakefield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wakefield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wakefield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wakefield

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wakefield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Wakefield

Income Overview in Wakefield

Per Capita Income in Wakefield is $22,495, while median incomes of families and households are $53,750 and $44,583 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,354$22,495
Median Family Income320$53,750
Mean Family Income320$67,429
Median Household Income470$44,583
Mean Household Income470$60,023
Income Deficit320$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,35422.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,35477.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3540.36

Earnings by Sex in Wakefield

Average Earnings in Wakefield are $31,227, $35,272 for men and $27,500 for women, a difference of 22.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Wakefield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male313 (48.8%)$35,272
Female328 (51.2%)$27,500
Total641 (100.0%)$31,227

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wakefield

The most common earnings brackets in Wakefield are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (55 | 17.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (91 | 27.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wakefield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (2.2%)3 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (2.9%)7 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (1.3%)3 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (1.3%)17 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49923 (7.3%)21 (6.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)17 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49921 (6.7%)25 (7.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (6.1%)4 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99912 (3.8%)91 (27.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99955 (17.6%)17 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99925 (8.0%)45 (13.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (6.1%)9 (2.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99920 (6.4%)13 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (3.2%)4 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99938 (12.1%)15 (4.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99938 (12.1%)6 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (1.6%)21 (6.4%)
$100,000+4 (1.3%)3 (0.9%)
Total313 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wakefield

Average earnings in Wakefield are $35,924 for men and $28,024 for women, a difference of 22.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,970. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,494.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wakefield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,970$28,026
High School Diploma$46,125$26,645
College or Associate's Degree$35,250$26,494
Bachelor's Degree$51,250$35,375
Graduate Degree--
Total$35,924$28,024

Family Income in Wakefield

Family Income Brackets in Wakefield

According to the Wakefield family income data, there are 80 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wakefield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999216.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997322.8%
$35,000 to $49,9996018.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994112.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993410.6%
$100,000 to $149,9998025.0%
$150,000 to $199,999103.1%
$200,000+10.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wakefield

5-person families (39 | 12.2%) account for the highest median family income in Wakefield with $108,839 per family, while 2-person families (136 | 42.5%) have the highest median income of $22,916 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wakefield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families136 (42.5%)$45,833
3-Person Families80 (25.0%)$0
4-Person Families34 (10.6%)$63,250
5-Person Families39 (12.2%)$108,839
6-Person Families12 (3.7%)$0
7+ Person Families19 (5.9%)$0
Total320 (100.0%)$53,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wakefield

The median family income in Wakefield is $53,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (31) having the highest median family income of $134,375, while families with 1 earner (135) have the lowest median family income of $29,482, accounting for 9.7% and 42.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wakefield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners36 (11.3%)$41,250
1 Earner135 (42.2%)$29,482
2 Earners118 (36.9%)$92,813
3+ Earners31 (9.7%)$134,375
Total320 (100.0%)$53,750

Household Income in Wakefield

Household Income Brackets in Wakefield

With 101 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Wakefield, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wakefield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00030.6%
$10,000 to $14,999173.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994910.4%
$25,000 to $34,99910121.5%
$35,000 to $49,9997516.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998417.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994810.2%
$100,000 to $149,9997516.0%
$150,000 to $199,999173.6%
$200,000+10.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wakefield

The median household income in Wakefield is $44,583, with the highest median household income of $63,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 163 households (34.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wakefield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (3.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years162 (34.5%)$38,750
45 to 64 Years163 (34.7%)$63,375
65+ Years131 (27.9%)$46,250
Total470 (100.0%)$44,583

Poverty in Wakefield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakefield

With 3.2% poverty level for males and 7.2% for females among the residents of Wakefield, 12 to 14 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (12.5%) and 15 females (17.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years4 (10.3%)3 (12.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (3.7%)3 (6.2%)
12 to 14 Years4 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (5.1%)5 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years2 (3.8%)16 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (7.7%)
Total21 (3.2%)47 (7.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakefield

According to the poverty statistics in Wakefield, males aged 15 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wakefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (93.9%)59 (100.0%)
5 Years35 (89.7%)22 (88.0%)
6 to 11 Years103 (96.3%)45 (93.8%)
12 to 14 Years28 (87.5%)24 (100.0%)
15 Years38 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years46 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years75 (94.9%)58 (92.1%)
35 to 44 Years50 (96.2%)144 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years80 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years41 (100.0%)73 (83.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
75 Years and over37 (100.0%)60 (92.3%)
Total631 (96.8%)606 (92.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wakefield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wakefield show that 2.7% or 5 of the total 183 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 21.7%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wakefield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (97.3%)5 (2.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wakefield

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wakefield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wakefield

The poverty data for Wakefield shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 3 of the single-parent households (2.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (21.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (27.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wakefield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children5 (21.7%)3 (27.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (2.7%)3 (2.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Wakefield

Employment by Class of Employer in Wakefield

Among the 574 employed individuals in Wakefield, private company employees (391 | 68.1%), local government employees (63 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (49 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wakefield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39168.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)264.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)315.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations498.5%
Local Government Employees6311.0%
State Government Employees50.9%
Federal Government Employees91.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total574100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wakefield

According to the labor force statistics for Wakefield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (900), 69.4% or 625 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 35 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 40 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 45.0% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wakefield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years40 (100.0%)18 (45.0%)
25 to 29 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years80 (87.0%)13 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years196 (92.5%)4 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years143 (91.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years33 (62.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years47 (61.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total625 (69.4%)35 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wakefield

According to labor force statistics for Wakefield, 85.9% of individuals (549) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (639) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.0% or 98 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wakefield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School234 (86.0%)15 (5.6%)
High School Diploma130 (77.8%)5 (3.1%)
College / Associate Degree87 (87.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher98 (97.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total549 (85.9%)20 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wakefield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wakefield are Community & Social Service (51 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (46 | 7.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (20 | 3.4%), Management (19 | 3.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (18 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wakefield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wakefield, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wakefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (63.2%)7 (36.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Computers & Mathematics14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (9.8%)46 (90.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (10.9%)41 (89.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)33 (32.0%)70 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)265 (44.9%)325 (55.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wakefield are Personal Care & Service (30 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (25 | 4.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25 | 4.2%).
Services Occupations in Wakefield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wakefield, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (57.1%), Personal Care & Service (16.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (8.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (92.0%), and Personal Care & Service (83.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wakefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (8.0%)23 (92.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (57.1%)12 (42.9%)
Personal Care & Service5 (16.7%)25 (83.3%)
Total (Category)23 (21.3%)85 (78.7%)
Total (Overall)265 (44.9%)325 (55.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wakefield are Office & Administration (81 | 13.7%), and Sales & Related (41 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wakefield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wakefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related29 (70.7%)12 (29.3%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Total (Category)29 (23.8%)93 (76.2%)
Total (Overall)265 (44.9%)325 (55.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wakefield are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (63 | 10.7%), Construction & Extraction (30 | 5.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wakefield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wakefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (54.0%)29 (46.0%)
Construction & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (71.6%)29 (28.4%)
Total (Overall)265 (44.9%)325 (55.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wakefield are Production (82 | 13.9%), Material Moving (46 | 7.8%), and Transportation (27 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wakefield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wakefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production40 (48.8%)42 (51.2%)
Transportation21 (77.8%)6 (22.2%)
Material Moving46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)107 (69.0%)48 (31.0%)
Total (Overall)265 (44.9%)325 (55.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wakefield

Employment Industries in Wakefield

The major employment industries in Wakefield include Manufacturing (148 | 25.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (97 | 16.4%), Educational Services (77 | 13.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (63 | 10.7%), and Retail Trade (43 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Wakefield

Employment Industries by Sex in Wakefield

The Wakefield industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wakefield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (57.1%)27 (42.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing75 (50.7%)73 (49.3%)
Wholesale Trade10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade28 (65.1%)15 (34.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing34 (85.0%)6 (15.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services16 (20.8%)61 (79.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (7.1%)26 (92.9%)
Public Administration6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Total265 (44.9%)325 (55.1%)

Education in Wakefield

School Enrollment in Wakefield

The most common levels of schooling among the 387 students in Wakefield are elementary school (116 | 30.0%), high school (79 | 20.4%), and kindergarten (74 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Wakefield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool297.5%
Kindergarten7419.1%
Elementary School11630.0%
Middle School5414.0%
High School7920.4%
College / Undergraduate205.2%
Graduate / Professional153.9%
Total387100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wakefield

Out of a total of 387 students who are enrolled in schools in Wakefield, 18 (4.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 369 (95.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (75.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 80 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wakefield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old178 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
35 Years and over17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (95.3%)18 (4.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wakefield

Education (63 | 39.1%), business (26 | 16.2%), science & technology (20 | 12.4%), arts & humanities (17 | 10.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (10 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 161 individuals in Wakefield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wakefield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics85.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural106.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences21.2%
Engineering42.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2012.4%
Business2616.2%
Education6339.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History74.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications42.5%
Arts & Humanities1710.6%
Total161100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wakefield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wakefield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wakefield are males with 2 vehicles (133, accounting for 50.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (143, making up 42.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wakefield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (9.9%)102 (32.8%)
2 Vehicles133 (50.6%)143 (46.0%)
3 Vehicles50 (19.0%)19 (6.1%)
4 Vehicles5 (1.9%)2 (0.6%)
5 or more Vehicles49 (18.6%)45 (14.5%)
Total263 (100.0%)311 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wakefield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wakefield are less than 5 minutes (174 commuters, 31.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (125 commuters, 22.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (66 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Wakefield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17431.8%
5 to 9 Minutes12522.8%
10 to 14 Minutes498.9%
15 to 19 Minutes274.9%
20 to 24 Minutes6612.0%
25 to 29 Minutes30.5%
30 to 34 Minutes5510.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes81.5%
60 to 89 Minutes203.6%
90 or more Minutes213.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Wakefield

The most common commute times in Wakefield are less than 5 minutes (67 commuters, 25.7%) for males and less than 5 minutes (107 commuters, 37.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wakefield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes67 (25.7%)107 (37.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes52 (19.9%)73 (25.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (6.9%)31 (10.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes12 (4.6%)15 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes42 (16.1%)24 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes36 (13.8%)19 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (1.1%)5 (1.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes10 (3.8%)10 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes18 (6.9%)3 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wakefield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wakefield are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (55, 21.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (95, 33.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wakefield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (11.9%)13 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (9.6%)2 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM24 (9.2%)61 (21.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM34 (13.0%)19 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6 (2.3%)15 (5.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM33 (12.6%)7 (2.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23 (8.8%)43 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (5.0%)95 (33.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (1.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (2.7%)5 (1.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (3.8%)17 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM55 (21.1%)5 (1.7%)
Total261 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wakefield

Occupancy by Ownership in Wakefield

Of the total 470 dwellings in Wakefield, owner-occupied units account for 295 (62.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 175 (37.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wakefield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units29562.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17537.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units470100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wakefield

Occupancy by Household Size in Wakefield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14631.1%
2-Person Household12626.8%
3-Person Household8718.5%
4+ Person Household11123.6%
Total Housing Units470100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wakefield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wakefield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household104 (71.2%)42 (28.8%)
2-Person Household82 (65.1%)44 (34.9%)
3-Person Household20 (23.0%)67 (77.0%)
4+ Person Household89 (80.2%)22 (19.8%)
Total Housing Units295 (62.8%)175 (37.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wakefield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wakefield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School56 (40.3%)83 (59.7%)
High School Diploma73 (62.9%)43 (37.1%)
College/Associate Degree81 (64.3%)45 (35.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher85 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wakefield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wakefield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5511.7%
35 to 44 Years12125.7%
45 to 54 Years7816.6%
55 to 64 Years8518.1%
65 to 74 Years4910.4%
75 to 84 Years6012.8%
85 Years and Over224.7%
Total470100.0%

Housing Finances in Wakefield

Median Income by Occupancy in Wakefield

Median Income by Occupancy in Wakefield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied295 (62.8%)$55,875
Renter-Occupied175 (37.2%)$29,787
Average470 (100.0%)$44,583

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wakefield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wakefield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)17 (9.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (3.7%)3 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (5.8%)18 (10.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99931 (10.5%)70 (40.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99968 (23.1%)7 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (18.3%)30 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (14.9%)4 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99962 (21.0%)13 (7.4%)
$150,000 or more8 (2.7%)10 (5.7%)
Total295 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wakefield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wakefield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30031 (10.5%)1 (0.6%)
$300 to $49991 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79955 (18.6%)98 (56.0%)
$800 to $99927 (9.1%)38 (21.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49977 (26.1%)18 (10.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)12 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)8 (4.6%)
Total295 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wakefield

Housing Structures in Wakefield

Housing Structures in Wakefield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43392.1%
Single Unit, Attached61.3%
2 Unit Apartments30.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments183.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments40.9%
10 or more Apartments20.4%
Mobile Home / Other40.9%
Total470100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wakefield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wakefield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached289 (66.7%)144 (33.3%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (62.8%)175 (37.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wakefield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wakefield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)24 (13.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms86 (29.1%)89 (50.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms81 (27.5%)36 (20.6%)
8 or more Rooms128 (43.4%)26 (14.9%)
Total295 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wakefield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wakefield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas243 (82.4%)99 (56.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (1.4%)3 (1.7%)
Electricity45 (15.2%)73 (41.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wakefield

Household Vehicle Usage in Wakefield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (1.4%)5 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle81 (27.5%)84 (48.0%)
2 Vehicles148 (50.2%)47 (26.9%)
3 or more Vehicles62 (21.0%)39 (22.3%)
Total295 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wakefield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wakefield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units163132
Median Property Value$90,400$111,900
Median Household Income$51,250$8
Monthly Housing Costs$438$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,705$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wakefield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wakefield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (11.7%)8 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99976 (46.6%)48 (36.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99963 (38.7%)76 (57.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wakefield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wakefield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)3 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (17.2%)5 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (16.6%)3 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99948 (29.4%)41 (31.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (8.0%)6 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (14.7%)31 (23.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)38 (28.8%)
Total163 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wakefield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wakefield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x74 (45.4%)78,056 (59,133.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x43 (26.4%)75 (56.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x28 (17.2%)30 (22.7%)
4.0x or more18 (11.0%)23 (17.4%)
Total163 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wakefield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wakefield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80026 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49924 (14.7%)8 (6.1%)
$800 to $1,49996 (58.9%)30 (22.7%)
Total163 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wakefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakefield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years177 (96.2%)7 (3.8%)
6 to 18 Years237 (81.2%)55 (18.8%)
19 to 25 Years54 (79.4%)14 (20.6%)
26 to 34 Years101 (88.6%)13 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years172 (81.1%)40 (18.9%)
45 to 54 Years110 (74.3%)38 (25.7%)
55 to 64 Years94 (72.9%)35 (27.1%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,120 (84.7%)202 (15.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wakefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wakefield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born177 (96.2%)7 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen237 (81.2%)55 (18.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen54 (79.4%)14 (20.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wakefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wakefield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00058 (59.2%)40 (40.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999374 (85.4%)64 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999209 (83.3%)42 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999112 (97.4%)3 (2.6%)
$100,000 and over367 (87.4%)53 (12.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakefield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wakefield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 665 (35.3%)118 (64.1%)
6 to 18 Years54 (18.5%)188 (64.4%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)54 (79.4%)
25 to 34 Years28 (24.6%)73 (64.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (4.7%)172 (81.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)110 (74.3%)
55 to 64 Years31 (24.0%)72 (55.8%)
65 to 74 Years70 (95.9%)55 (75.3%)
75 Years and over101 (99.0%)72 (70.6%)
Total359 (27.2%)914 (69.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wakefield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wakefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (4.5%)6 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (21.1%)
35 to 64 Years11 (6.4%)30 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years17 (34.7%)4 (16.7%)
75 Years and over15 (40.5%)37 (56.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wakefield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wakefield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (4.6%)5 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (32.4%)10 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wakefield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (26.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wakefield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (21.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)17 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (16.7%)
75 Years and over9 (24.3%)2 (3.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wakefield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (6.4%)8 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.2%)4 (16.7%)
75 Years and over12 (32.4%)27 (41.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wakefield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (2.7%)12 (18.5%)

Technology Access in Wakefield

Computing Device Access in Wakefield

Computing Device Access in Wakefield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop24451.9%
Smartphone39083.0%
Tablet22547.9%
No Computing Device459.6%
Total470100.0%

Internet Access in Wakefield

Internet Access in Wakefield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home25153.4%
Cellular Data Only12125.7%
Satellite Internet112.3%
No Internet8918.9%
Total470100.0%

Wakefield Summary

Wakefield is a small city located in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Missouri River, approximately 30 miles north of Sioux City, Iowa. The population was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Wakefield was founded in 1871 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The city was named after the Wakefield family, who were among the first settlers. The city was incorporated in 1887.
In the early 1900s, Wakefield was a thriving agricultural community. The city was home to several grain elevators, a creamery, a flour mill, and a lumber yard. The city also had a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and a movie theater.

Geography

Wakefield is located at 42°25'25" North, 96°45'45" West (42.423, -96.7625). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Wakefield's economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several grain elevators, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant. The city also has a number of businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a bank, and a newspaper.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,845 people, 745 households, and 486 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,539.2 people per square mile (593.3/km2). There were 817 housing units at an average density of 681.3 per square mile (263.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wakefield?
Total Population of Wakefield is 1,354.
What is the Total Male Population of Wakefield?
Total Male Population of Wakefield is 684.
What is the Total Female Population of Wakefield?
Total Female Population of Wakefield is 670.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wakefield?
There are 102.09 Males per 100 Females in Wakefield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wakefield?
There are 97.95 Females per 100 Males in Wakefield.
What is the Median Population Age in Wakefield?
Median Population Age in Wakefield is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wakefield
Average Family Size in Wakefield is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wakefield
Average Household Size in Wakefield is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wakefield?
Per Capita income in Wakefield is $22,495.
What is the Median Family Income in Wakefield?
Median Family Income in Wakefield is $53,750.
What is the Median Household income in Wakefield?
Median Household Income in Wakefield is $44,583.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wakefield?
Income or Wage Gap in Wakefield is 22.0%.
Women in Wakefield earn 78.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wakefield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wakefield is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wakefield?
There are 625 People in the Labor Forcein in Wakefield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wakefield?
69.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Wakefield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wakefield?
Unemployment Rate in Wakefield is 5.6%.