Wakefield: Demographics & People
Wakefield's population stands at 1,201 people, in 424 households. Median age 30.6 years. (10.2y younger than Sussex County; 7.2y younger than Virginia). Population is 54% Black and 44% White (non-Hispanic). 60% of households are family-led.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 51 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 1,201; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 10,829 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,201 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Age Distribution
Median age 30.6y is 8.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,201 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 186 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 449.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 349.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 217 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 15.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 37.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 29.1% |
| Median age | 30.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,201 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Black population | 53.7% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 44.5% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Households & Family Composition
424 households. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 253 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 59.7% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 424 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |