Wakefield, Nebraska

Wakefield: City in Nebraska

About

Wakefield is a city located in the county of Dixon in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,451 and a population density of 508 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,362 inhabitants.

The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.

Wakefield locator map
Location of Wakefield on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Wakefield

Population : 1,362 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Nebraska (United States)
County : Dixon County
Postal code : 68784
Phone Area Codes : 402
Area : 2.85 km2
Altitude : 1,404 feet / 428 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1881 (143 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 19:19:49 (28th March 2024)
Density : 477 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.53% (2010-2020)
Wakefield  Nebraska Michael Foods plant image
Wakefield Nebraska Michael Foods plant
Wakefield  Nebraska Michael Foods plant image

Geography

Wakefield is located at 42°16'9"N 96°51'54"W (42.2691700, -96.8650400).

Wakefield map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wakefield decreased by 6.53% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,451 - census
2011 1,455 0.27% estimation process
2012 1,427 -1.96% estimation process
2013 1,416 -0.78% estimation process
2014 1,411 -0.35% estimation process
2015 1,405 -0.43% estimation process
2016 1,394 -0.79% estimation process
2017 1,393 -0.07% estimation process
2018 1,377 -1.16% estimation process
2019 1,365 -0.88% estimation process
2020 1,362 -0.22% estimation process

Wakefield zip code is 68784. County name: Dixon, County fips: 31051

People born in Wakefield (2)

People born in Wakefield, including football player Clarence Swanson, rower Lisa Rohde, .

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Schools in Wakefield

College & universities near Wakefield, NE

Code Name City ZIP
181783 Wayne State College Wayne (NE) 68787

Post offices near Wakefield

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wakefield Post Office Wakefield (NE) 68784

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Wakefield , New York A town in Westchester County, New York. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. Wakefield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wakefield Historical Society and the Wakefield Reservoir. with a population of 52,201 people.
  • Wakefield , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 27,051 people.
  • Wakefield , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 5,122 people.
  • Wakefield , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 920 people.
  • Wakefield , Virginia city in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America with a population of 805 people.
  • Wakefield , Michigan city in Gogebic County, Michigan with a population of 291 people.

Other cities in Dixon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dixon County , NE.

City Name Population Title
Emerson 789 Village in Nebraska
Allen 346 City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America
Newcastle 344 Village in Nebraska, United States
Ponca 318 City in Nebraska, United States
Concord 129 Village in Nebraska, United States
Martinsburg 87 Village in Nebraska, United States
Dixon 80 Village in Dixon county, Nebraska, USA
Maskell 68 Village in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States
Waterbury 66 City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Wakefield distances to largest Nebraska cities