Wakefield Authority

Wakefield is a middle-income small town of 1,201 with home prices 2.0× below the Virginia median.

Wakefield, Virginia

Population in Wakefield stands at 1,201 — placing it among the smaller communities of Sussex County, Virginia. The median household income stands at $62,386.

Definition and scope

Wakefield is a chartered municipality within Sussex County, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file).

Who lives here

Wakefield has approximately 1,201 residents. The median age is 30.6 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $187,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 44.5%
• Black or African American: 53.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wakefield is $62,386. Poverty rate stands at 7.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.1%. Educational attainment: 28.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.