Wakefield, Kansas
Wakefield: city in Kansas
About
Wakefield is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 980 and a population density of 759 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 920 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wakefield
| Population | 920 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Clay County |
| Postal code | 67487 |
| Phone Area Codes | 785 |
| Area | 1.29 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2133,-97.0056 |
| Altitude | 1,142 feet / 348 meters |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:14:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 713 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Wakefield is located at 39°12'48"N 97°0'20"W (39.2133300, -97.0055700).
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Weather
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
15 mph S
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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According to census records, the population of Wakefield decreased by 6.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 980 | - | census |
| 2011 | 978 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 979 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 966 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 961 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 963 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 939 | -2.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 930 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 930 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 920 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 920 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,147 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,894 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,308 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,897 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 95.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 707 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
Wakefield zip code is 67487.
County name: Clay, County
fips: 20027
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $839 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $359 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $622 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,092 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,447 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 932,424 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 204,736 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,687 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,593 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,525 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 896 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 529 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 62 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 750 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 681 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,202.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.23 |
People born in Wakefield (1)
American politician (1911-2009) William H. Avery was born in Wakefield
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wakefield, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155487 | Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan (KS) | 66503-2499 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wakefield, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wakefield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Post Office | Wakefield (KS) | 67487 |
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Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Center | 4,173 | City in Kansas |
| Green | 218 | City in Clay County, Kansas, United States |
| Morganville | 190 | Human settlement in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Longford | 73 | Human settlement in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Oak Hill | 24 | City in Kansas, United States |