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Wakefield, MI
City in Gogebic County, Michigan.
Population
1,683
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
214
ZIP codes
0
Wakefield and its ZIP codes
Wakefield at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $55,759 a year, 23% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,100 (66% below Michigan) and median rent is $649 a month.
Local data for Wakefield, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wakefield, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,759
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$79,100
Median rent
$649/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (269), German Americans (224), Polish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gogebic County. PPP loans are for Wakefield.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,402
4,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $10,204 per person
How people get to work
Wakefield, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wakefield, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 2°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakefield, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Wakefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RamsayCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BessemerCity | 5.9 mi | 5.5 |
| IronwoodCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| MareniscoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Hurley, WICity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Lake GogebicCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Montreal, WICity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Pence, WICensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BerglandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Iron Belt, WICensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| Saxon, WICensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Mercer, WICensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.5 |
| White PineCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5 |
| Boulder Junction, WICensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakefield, MI in?
- Wakefield is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Wakefield, MI?
- About 1,683 people live in Wakefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakefield?
- Nearby places include Ramsay (3.5 mi), Bessemer (5.9 mi), Ironwood (11 mi), Marenisco (13 mi), Hurley, WI (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023