Wakefield: Economy & Jobs
Wakefield's typical household earns $62,386 (about the same as Sussex County median $63,530; 1.5× below Virginia median $93,170), with homes at a median value of $187,800.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $62,386 — below the Virginia median ($92,968). Poverty rate 7.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $62,386 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% (vs Virginia 2.9%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.8% |
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| Pct Walked | 6.2% |