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The City of Wakefield had a population of 1,305 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Wakefield ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Wakefield is located at latitude 42.2692 and longitude -96.865 in Dixon County. The formal boundaries for the City of Wakefield encompass a land area of 1.03 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Dixon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Wakefield are located in Dixon County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Wayne County.
The City of Wakefield has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Wakefield is located within Township of Wakefield, a minor civil division (MCD) of Dixon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,305 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,228 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,964 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,947 |
| Median Home Value | $116,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 437 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 250 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 175 (40.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 (2.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 425 |
| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
| Family Households | 318 (74.8%) |
The table below compares Wakefield to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 100 | 83rd |
| Population Density | # 166 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 419 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 559 | 6th |
| Diversity Index | # 23 | 96th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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