Wakefield, Kansas is a small town located in Clay County. With a population of 1,394 people, Wakefield has a population density of 14 people per square mile. The community is known for its friendly people and quiet atmosphere. Local businesses include the Wakefield Depot Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the local hardware store offering a variety of supplies for home improvement projects; and the Wakefield Bakery where shoppers can find delicious baked goods. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking trails, and horseback riding. Other organizations in the area are the Clay County Fairgrounds which hosts various events throughout the year; a local animal rescue facility; and various churches throughout town serving their communities. Local sporting events held in Wakefield include high school basketball tournaments as well as youth soccer leagues.
The population in Wakefield (zip 67487) is 1,394. There are 14 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wakefield (zip 67487) is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wakefield (zip 67487) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wakefield (zip 67487)
- 68.1% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Wakefield (zip 67487)
- 89.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 2.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander