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Wakeman, OH
Village in Huron County, Ohio.
Population
1,101
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,335
ZIP codes
0
Wakeman and its ZIP codes
Wakeman at a glance
- Wakeman is about 4.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,396, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,300 (9% below Ohio) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Wakeman, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wakeman, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,396
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (296), German Americans (225), Mexican Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Huron County. PPP loans are for Wakeman.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,440
21,321 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,114
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$383M
FY 2026, $6,534 per person
How people get to work
Wakeman, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wakeman, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakeman, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Wakeman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| KiptonVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BirminghamCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Berlin HeightsVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| MitiwangaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| OberlinCity | 9.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Beulah BeachCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| RochesterVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| MilanVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| NorwalkCity | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| South AmherstVillage | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| WellingtonVillage | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| VermilionCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| New LondonVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| HuronCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| AmherstCity | 14 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakeman, OH in?
- Wakeman is in Huron County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wakeman, OH?
- About 1,101 people live in Wakeman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakeman?
- Nearby places include Collins (4.6 mi), Kipton (5.3 mi), Birmingham (5.9 mi), Berlin Heights (6.4 mi), Mitiwanga (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023