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Wakefield, KS
City in Clay County, Kansas.
Population
1,031
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,075
ZIP codes
0
Wakefield and its ZIP codes
Wakefield at a glance
- Wakefield is about 58 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,594 a year, 8% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 (20% below Kansas) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Wakefield, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wakefield, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,594
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (241), Irish Americans (124), Mexican Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Wakefield.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,802
2,859 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.99M
FY 2026, $8,746 per person
How people get to work
Wakefield, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wakefield, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakefield, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Wakefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilfordCity | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BalaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| RileyCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Clay CenterCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| LeonardvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| GreenCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Junction CityCity | 16 mi | 11.5 |
| ChapmanCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| KeatsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| IdanaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LongfordCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Oak HillCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| ManchesterCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakefield, KS in?
- Wakefield is in Clay County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Wakefield, KS?
- About 1,031 people live in Wakefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakefield?
- Nearby places include Milford (6.4 mi), Bala (7.5 mi), Riley (12 mi), Clay Center (13 mi), Leonardville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023