Wakefield is a CDP located in Sussex County Virginia. Wakefield has a 2024 population of 11,679. Wakefield is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 2.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,413 in 2020.
The average household income in Wakefield is $241,158 with a poverty rate of 2.5%. The median age in Wakefield is 41.4 years: 41.3 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wakefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,649 | 63.61% |
| Asian | 2,381 | 19.8% |
| Two or more races | 811 | 6.74% |
| Black or African American | 707 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 433 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,765 | 3.19 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Married | 2,940 | 3.49 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 560 | 1.39 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 134 | 3.22 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Male | 131 | 3.95 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
92.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 2.02% |
| Associates Degree | 375 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,624 | 33.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,212 | 40.64% |
| High School Graduate | 578 | 7.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 1.25% |
| Some College | 855 | 10.82% |
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 | 5,230 | 5,205 | 4,120 |
| Asian | 1,447 | 1,337 | 972 |
| Hispanic | 617 | 493 | 394 |
| Black | 369 | 369 | 195 |
| Other Race | 333 | 228 | 164 |
| 2+ Races | 322 | 303 | 207 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 78.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $117,770 | $150,000 | $70,962 |
| Graduate Degree | $146,413 | $166,111 | $119,474 |
| High School Graduate | $36,641 | $59,583 | $32,537 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,237 | $36,563 | $26,108 |
| Overall | $118,033 | $141,550 | $88,202 |
| Some College | $66,418 | $78,990 | $49,358 |
$118,033
Average Earnings
$141,550
Average Male
$88,202
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.77% of Wakefield residents speak only English, while 26.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,336 | 156 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 2,381 | 133 | 5.59% |
| Black | 707 | 11 | 1.56% |
| Multiple | 811 | 1 | 0.12% |
2.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.93%
Male Poverty Rate
3.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wakefield is Asian, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wakefield is Multiple, with 0.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.7% |
| Some College | 0.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.78% |
| Male Employed | 0.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $234,514 | $257,898 |
| Households | $221,793 | $241,158 |
| Married Families | $246,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $99,700 | $134,459 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.8%
Male Marriage Rate
66.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
781
Number of Veterans
706
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 310 |
| First Gulf War | 298 |
| Vietnam | 285 |
| Korea | 72 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 238 |
| 35 to 54 | 208 |
| 55 to 64 | 195 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 11.04% |
| Asian | 62 | 3.92% |
| Black | 31 | 6.09% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 6.99% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.52% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 6 | 13.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
28.96%
Born in Wakefield
79.37%
Native Born
20.63%
Foreign Born
5.26%
Non Citizen
15.37%
Naturalized
79.37% of Wakefield residents were born in the United States, with 28.96% having been born in Virginia. 5.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,679 | 29 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 11,650 | 29 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 11,621 | 87 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 11,534 | 121 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 11,413 | -141 | -1.22% |
| 2019 | 11,554 | -228 | -1.94% |
| 2018 | 11,782 | -611 | -4.93% |
| 2017 | 12,393 | -304 | -2.39% |
| 2016 | 12,697 | -385 | -2.94% |
| 2015 | 13,082 | 398 | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 12,684 | 449 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 12,235 | 309 | 2.59% |
| 2012 | 11,926 | -121 | -1% |
| 2011 | 12,047 | 772 | 6.85% |
| 2010 | 11,275 | 0 | 0% |