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Wakefield, KS


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Wakefield, Kansas

Wakefield, Kansas, in Clay county, is 72 miles W of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 106 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. About 838 people people live in Wakefield.

The People and Families of Wakefield

In Wakefield, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Wakefield tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wakefield had a median family income of $50,526. Overall, families in Wakefield are likely to be financially secure. As it happens, more people than usual in the city are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($20) in Wakefield than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Wakefield Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wakefield, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Wakefield, 86% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Wakefield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Wakefield Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wakefield Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wakefield Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Wakefield, KS

Comparing Wakefield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime33
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