Wakefield is a city located in Clay County Kansas. Wakefield has a 2024 population of 837. Wakefield is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 861 in 2020.
The average household income in Wakefield is $79,726 with a poverty rate of 8.74%. The median age in Wakefield is 44.7 years: 45.7 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wakefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 85.13% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 7.64% |
| Native American | 54 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 432 | 2.23 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 261 | 2.51 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.21 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 53 | 3.04 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Male | 6 | 2.33 | 0 | 100 |
2.46
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 1.84% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 12.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107 | 14.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.34% |
| High School Graduate | 189 | 24.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.32% |
| Some College | 313 | 41.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 597 | 579 | 127 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 13 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 38 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 23.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $54,000 | $56,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,281 | $47,917 | $49,375 |
| High School Graduate | $35,536 | $54,643 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,875 | $55,385 | $35,000 |
| Some College | $46,719 | $62,083 | $36,500 |
$46,875
Average Earnings
$55,385
Average Male
$35,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.46% of Wakefield residents speak only English, while 0.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85 | 31 | 36.47% |
| Multiple | 76 | 28 | 36.84% |
| White | 728 | 25 | 3.43% |
8.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
11.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wakefield is Multiple, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wakefield is White, with 3.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.63% |
| Some College | 2.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Female Employed | 5.95% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,375 | $87,462 |
| Households | $64,219 | $79,726 |
| Married Families | $83,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,625 | $42,607 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
184
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 27.22% |
| Native American | 52 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 42.5% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.59%
Born in Wakefield
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
99.3% of Wakefield residents were born in the United States, with 38.59% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 807 | -6 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 813 | -6 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 819 | -6 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 825 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 831 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 837 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 843 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 848 | -8 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 856 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 861 | -60 | -6.51% |
| 2019 | 921 | -10 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 931 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 930 | -11 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 941 | -22 | -2.28% |
| 2015 | 963 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 961 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 968 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 978 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 978 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 977 | 0 | 0% |