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 144 years ago in 1880.
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 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:07:37 (21st December 2025) |
| Density : | 477 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wakefield is located at 42°16'9"N 96°51'54"W (42.2691700, -96.8650400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wakefield
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 |
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 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
