Wakefield is a city located in Gogebic County Michigan. Wakefield has a 2024 population of 1,674. Wakefield is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,701 in 2020.
The average household income in Wakefield is $61,481 with a poverty rate of 22.02%. The median age in Wakefield is 45 years: 40.2 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wakefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,695 | 94.75% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 755 | 2.21 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 347 | 1.16 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Married | 308 | 3.18 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 60 | 2.65 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 40 | 3.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
82.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 0.44% |
| Associates Degree | 210 | 15.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 143 | 10.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 4.6% |
| High School Graduate | 491 | 36.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.63% |
| Some College | 415 | 30.76% |
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 | 1,291 | 1,263 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 10 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 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 asian people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,906 | $45,938 | $24,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,250 | $0 | $33,500 |
| High School Graduate | $20,721 | $52,813 | $15,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,444 | $46,667 | $26,667 |
| Some College | $45,109 | $46,033 | $40,250 |
$40,444
Average Earnings
$46,667
Average Male
$26,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.95% of Wakefield residents speak only English, while 5.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,579 | 342 | 21.66% |
| Multiple | 73 | 15 | 20.55% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 8 | 50% |
| Asian | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
22.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.67%
Male Poverty Rate
23.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wakefield is Hispanic, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wakefield is Multiple, with 20.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 21.87% |
| Some College | 18.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.25% |
| Female Employed | 9.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,833 | $78,240 |
| Households | $48,413 | $61,481 |
| Married Families | $72,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,292 | $37,901 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
143
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 10.07% |
| Asian | 5 | 35.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
75.96%
Born in Wakefield
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
99.22% of Wakefield residents were born in the United States, with 75.96% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,640 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,647 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,654 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 1,660 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 1,667 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,674 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,681 | -19 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 1,700 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,700 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,701 | 34 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 1,667 | -21 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 1,688 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 1,699 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,702 | -18 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 1,720 | -27 | -1.55% |
| 2014 | 1,747 | -18 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 1,765 | -17 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 1,782 | -24 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 1,806 | -27 | -1.47% |
| 2010 | 1,833 | 0 | 0% |