City · Nebraska
Wakefield, Nebraska
Wakefield, city, mostly in Dixon County (77.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Wayne County, Nebraska. Wakefield had 1,527 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,522 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,305 (±144). GEOID 3151070.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,527
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,522 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,305 ±144
Median household income
$56,964
±$18,426 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$116,500
±$12,912 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$717
±$510 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Wakefield and what county is it in?
Wakefield is a city mostly in Dixon County (77.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Wayne County, Nebraska. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,433 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wakefield lies mostly within Wakefield Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon County | 1,173 | 77.1% |
| Wayne County | 349 | 22.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wakefield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,527 people lived in Wakefield on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,522 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,305 (±144).
| Measure | Wakefield | Dixon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,305 ±144 | 5,545 | −240 |
| Households | 425 ±69 | 2,188 | −112 |
| Average household size | 3.01 ±0.36 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 437 ±71 | 2,515 | −123 |
Wakefield's population since 2000
From 1,411 in 2000 to 1,527 in 2025: up 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wakefield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wakefield?
The median resident of Wakefield is 37.1 years old; 35.4% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 57.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.9%. 27.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wakefield | Dixon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±8.8 | 43.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 35.4% ±3.3 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±3.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±4.4 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 57.7% ±6.0 pts | 15.8% | +12.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.9% ±6.2 pts | 80.9% | −11.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 27.4% ±5.2 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.6% ±8.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±3.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.1% ±5.0 pts | 9.2% | +9.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 63.9% ±7.1 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7% ±3.9 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±2.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.4% ±9.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±3.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wakefield earn?
Half of Wakefield's 425 households earn less than $56,964 a year (±$18,426), against $72,454 in Dixon County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,913 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $25,949 after inflation. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wakefield | Dixon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,964 ±$18,426 | $72,454 | −$25,949 |
| Mean household income | $66,434 ±$8,518 | $101,351 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,947 ±$2,071 | $40,876 | −$6,633 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5% ±4.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3% ±6.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8% ±5.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±2.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2% ±3.9 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wakefield?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Wakefield's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $116,500 by its owner (±$12,912).
| Measure | Wakefield | Dixon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $116,500 ±$12,912 | $155,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $717 ±$510 | $689 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.7% ±14.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,161 ±$168 | $1,349 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8% ±11.3 pts | 76.5% | −16.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2% ±11.3 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Housing units | 437 ±71 | 2,515 | −123 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.8% ±5.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.1% ±8.7 pts | 40.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wakefield building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Wakefield in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wakefield work and get to work?
72.5% of Wakefield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.8 minutes.
| Measure | Wakefield | Dixon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5% ±4.7 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±3.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±13.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5% ±9.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 7.4% ±6.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±5.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.8 min ±4.5 | 24.1 min | +7.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wakefield?
No census tract lies mostly in Wakefield; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9778Dixon County | 3,215 | $71,949 |
| Tract 9786Wayne County | 3,476 | $76,204 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wakefield) · Census block assignment files
How does Wakefield compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wakefield is the 8,668th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 73rd-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Wakefield ranks 111th of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 73rd | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 59th | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th | 136 |
| Median household income | 111th | 136 |
| Per capita income | 133rd | 136 |
| Median home value | 112th | 135 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th | 135 |
| Median age | 88th | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 118th | 135 |
| Travel time to work | 71st | 135 |
Wakefield's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Wakefield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wakefield?
20 of the 57 figures for Wakefield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wakefield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wakefield.