Wakefield, VA
Living in Wakefield
Bikeability24
Walkability63
Commute6
Public Transit25
Affordability84
Public Safety75
Airports32
Hospitals40
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools100
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+303 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black45%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income-$277 (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year-20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office12%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value-$1.6k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$540Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas17%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Sussex County22
Property Crime in Wakefield
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield, VA
Tidewater Academy
0 miles, N
Isle of Wight Academy
16 miles, E
Southampton Academy
19 miles, S
Providence Classical School
23 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield, VA
William & Mary
26 miles, NE
Christopher Newport University
28 miles, E
Virginia State University
30 miles, NW
Bethel College
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield, VA
Southampton Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Southside Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NW
Poplar Springs Hospital
25 miles, NW
Sentara Obici Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wakefield, VA
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
30 miles, NE
Richmond International Airport
41 miles, NW
Norfolk International Airport
44 miles, E
Pitt-Greenville Airport
95 miles, S