Wakefield City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 838 people in the city, organized into 323 households, and 232 families residing in the city. The population density was 1774.7 people per square mile (685.22/kmē), it is the 93rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Kansas. There were 362 housing units at an average density of 770.2 per square mile (297.38/kmē). The average household size was 2.59 people, and the average family size was 3.11 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 102.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 107.4 females. The median age was 35.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Wakefield City was 34.2 and 35.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 95.94% White, 0.84% Black or African American, 1.07% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.43% from two or more races and 0.6% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $41719, it would be the 77th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $50526, making its Kansas's 68th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16939, it would be the 209th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income was $20956, Males had a median income of $30288 versus $12321 for females.
In 2000, 248 pupils and students, of which 114 are male and 134 are female, 29.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 20 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 99 elementary school, 72 high school and 40 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 838 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 838 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 838 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 835 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 825 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 819 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 831 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 836 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 849 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 855 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 870 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 39 | 60 | 99 |
| High school | 30 | 42 | 72 |
| College or graduate school | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield city, Kansas | $41719 | $50526 | $16939 |
| Clay County, Kansas | $33965 | $41103 | $17939 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |