Wakefield, Nebraska is a small town situated in Dixon County. With a population of just 1,341 people and a population density of 1,282 people per square mile, Wakefield is a rural community with plenty of space for outdoor activities. There are many year-round activities that locals can enjoy such as fishing, hiking, camping, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Local businesses include the Wakefield Mercantile which provides groceries and supplies to the local community; Corliss Country Club which offers an 18-hole golf course and plenty of outdoor seating; and Driscoll's Livestock Supply which provides quality feed for farm animals. Community organizations include the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department that has been providing fire protection services since 1899 and the Wakefield Lions Club that organizes various events throughout the year. For sports fans there is also local baseball and softball leagues in Wakefield that provide fun competitive recreational outlets for both adults and children alike.
The population in Wakefield is 1,341. There are 1,263 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wakefield is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wakefield is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wakefield
- 48.1% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 36.8% are married with children
- 21.4% have children, but are single
Race in Wakefield
- 55.1% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 44.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander