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Wakefield

County:
Sussex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.773
State:
Virginia

Wakefield is a CDP located in Sussex County, Virginia. Wakefield has a 2026 population of 12,197. Wakefield is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Wakefield is $237,975 with a poverty rate of 1.76%. The median age in Wakefield is 41.3 years: 40.4 years for males, and 42.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.2 males.

12.2K
Total Population
3,232
Density (mi²)
58 0.48%
Growth

Wakefield Population

Wakefield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,197580.48%
202512,139570.47%

Median Age

Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 40.4 years

Wakefield Adults

There are 8,699 adults, (1,928 of whom are seniors) in Wakefield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,757 (48.3%)
Male: 6,173 (51.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wakefield includes 65.14% White, 17.14% Asian, 4.76% Black or African American, 4.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,77165.14%
Asian2,04517.14%
Two or more races9457.92%
Black or African American5684.76%
Other race5224.38%
Native American790.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4533.8%
Two or more races3182.67%
White2291.92%
Native American730.61%
Asian150.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,54263.22%
Asian2,03017.02%
Two or more races6275.26%
Black or African American5684.76%
Other race690.58%
Native American60.05%

Wakefield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wakefield 's average per capita income is $130,208. Household income levels show a median of $237,975. The poverty rate stands at 1.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$250,001$272,384
Married Families$250,001-
Households$237,975$255,252
Non Families$104,741$141,186

$130,208

Average Income

$237,975

Median Household Income

1.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)