Wakefield, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wakefield, Pennsylvania had a total population of 573, the 1291st largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,417, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Wakefield Quick Facts
How Wakefield Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 577 | 573 | -0.7% |
| Median household income | $77,976 | $70,417 | -9.7% |
| Median home value | $310,900 | $271,100 | -12.8% |
How Wakefield Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Wakefield Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Lancaster County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | 20.3% | $219,500 |
| Ephrata | 13,772 | $69,735 | 7.9% | $224,400 |
| Elizabethtown | 11,925 | $76,105 | 7.6% | $238,700 |
| Columbia | 10,278 | $54,437 | 21.4% | $196,500 |
| Willow Street | 9,647 | $109,675 | 3.3% | $314,700 |
| Lititz | 9,619 | $88,576 | 4.1% | $299,900 |
| Millersville | 8,982 | $67,866 | 23.1% | $277,600 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | 9.1% | $266,500 |
| Leola | 7,448 | $91,154 | 4.8% | $339,200 |
| New Holland | 5,780 | $63,182 | 10.7% | $238,100 |
Cities Similar to Wakefield
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison | 573 | N/A | $96,700 | 3.2% | 18.3% |
| Cambridge | 576 | N/A | $256,300 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| Lavelle | 572 | $71,250 | $94,000 | 0.0% | 14.2% |
| Grindstone | 580 | N/A | N/A | 13.8% | 16.6% |
| Mount Morris | 568 | $69,423 | $205,000 | 14.2% | 8.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 573, Wakefield's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Wakefield is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. The total population is 573. It ranks as the 1291st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wakefield is 28.8 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Wakefield is $70,417. This is 10% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wakefield, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $271,100. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Wakefield has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.
Education
10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 63.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wakefield, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wakefield, Pennsylvania?
Wakefield, Pennsylvania has a population of 573 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wakefield, PA?
The median household income in Wakefield is $70,417, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wakefield, PA?
The poverty rate in Wakefield is 5.8%. This means approximately 33 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Wakefield, Pennsylvania?
Wakefield's population is 89.7% White, 2.3% Black, 1.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wakefield, PA?
The median home value in Wakefield is $271,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
How educated is Wakefield, Pennsylvania?
10.1% of adults (25+) in Wakefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.