Wakefield, Kansas

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Wakefield, Kansas
Clay County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wakefield Highlighted.svg
Location within Clay County and Kansas
Map of Clay Co, Ks, USA.png
Coordinates: 39°12′59″N97°01′08″W / 39.21639°N 97.01889°W / 39.21639; -97.01889 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Clay
Founded1869
Incorporated 1887
Named for Wakefield, England
Area
[2]
  Total0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
  Land0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,260 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total858
  Density1,700/sq mi (670/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67487
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-74525
GNIS ID 2397167 [1]
Website wakefieldks.com

Wakefield is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 858. [3]

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History

Wakefield was founded in 1869. [4] It was named for one of its founders, Rev. Richard Wake, but also because another founder was a native of Wakefield, England. [5] [6] The railroad was built through Wakefield in 1873. [7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all of it land. [8]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wakefield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890 241
1900 32233.6%
1910 51459.6%
1920 5313.3%
1930 528−0.6%
1940 513−2.8%
1950 59115.2%
1960 6032.0%
1970 583−3.3%
1980 80337.7%
1990 90012.1%
2000 838−6.9%
2010 98016.9%
2020 858−12.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census [10] of 2010, there were 980 people, 357 households, and 272 families living in the city. The population density was 1,960.0 inhabitants per square mile (756.8/km2). There were 413 housing units at an average density of 826.0 per square mile (318.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 357 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census [11] of 2000, there were 838 people, 323 households, and 231 families living in the city. The population density was 1,774.7 inhabitants per square mile (685.2/km2). There were 362 housing units at an average density of 766.6 per square mile (296.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.94% White, 0.84% African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 323 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.11.

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 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,719, and the median income for a family was $50,526. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $19,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,939. About 4.2% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Area attractions

Education

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district and Wakefield High School. [12] The Wakefield High School mascot is Bombers and the school colors are blue and white. [13] The Wakefield Bombers won the Kansas State High School Boys class 1A Cross Country championship in 1973, 1984 and 1985. [14]

Notable people

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wakefield, Kansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Profile of Wakefield, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. "Clay County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  161.
  6. "Wakefield". Clay County, Kansas. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  858.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. Climate Summary for Wakefield, Kansas
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "Clay County USD 379". USD 379. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  13. MaxPreps
  14. "Cross Country". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 8, 2017.

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