Wakefield, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wakefield, Virginia is 12,024 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 114th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $221,793, the median home value is $826,100, and the median age is 41.4.
12,024
Population
3187
People / sq mi
$221,793
Median Income
$826,100
Median Home Value
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Wakefield covers 3.8 sq mi of land at 3187 people per square mile.
About Wakefield, VA
The poverty rate is what most separates Wakefield from the typical city: 0.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 12,024 residents, Wakefield is a city in Virginia.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $221,793, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $826,100, with typical rent around $3,501.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 73.8% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 26.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$221,793
Median Household Income
$76,899
Per Capita Income
0.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$826,100
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
92.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.7%
High School+
73.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.9%
Drive Alone
63.1%
Public Transit
26.5%
Work From Home
30.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
47.7%
Foreign Born
73.8%
Non-English at Home
9.0%
Veterans
8.9%
With Disability
97.9%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.6% |
| Public Administration | 16.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.6% |
| Information | 7.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.1% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wakefield, Virginia has a population of 12,024 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 114th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Wakefield, Virginia is $221,793, with 0.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wakefield, Virginia is $826,100, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 92.1%.
The median age in Wakefield, Virginia is 41.4 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.