Wakefield: Demographics & People
Wakefield's population stands at 11,930 people, in 3,756 households. Median age 41.3 years. (2.7y older than Fairfax County; 3.5y older than Virginia). Population is 63% White (non-Hispanic) and 17% Asian. 84% of households are family-led.
- 3.2 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 16% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 11,930; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 1,150,309 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,930 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Age Distribution
Median age 41.3y is 2.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 11,930 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,231 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,725.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 5,046.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,928 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 27.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 14.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 42.3% |
| Median age | 41.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 11,930 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 17.0% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
|---|---|
| Black population | 4.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.1% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 63.2% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Households & Family Composition
3,756 households. 84% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 3,172 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 84.5% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 3,756 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |