Wakefield, VA

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    2024 Population
    11,930
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.3
    0.242% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    1.76%
    29.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $237,975
    7.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $861,600
    4.3% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.8% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Wakefield, VA are Northern Virginia Community College (6,350 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in N/A was $861,600, and the homeownership rate was 91.6%.

    Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVirginiaFairfax County, VAWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVFairfax County (South Central)--Springfield (South), West Springfield & Franconia PUMA, VAFairfax County (East Central)--Annandale, West Falls Church & Bailey's Crossroads PUMA, VAFairfax County (Central)--Fairfax City & Burke PUMA, VA

    Population & Diversity

    N/A is home to a population of 11.9k people, from which 94.8% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 20.5% of Wakefield, VA residents were born outside of the country (2.44k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.54k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.03k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 568 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of Wakefield, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wakefield, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.54k ± 669
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      2.03k ± 301
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      568 ± 375
    9.12%
    Hispanic Population
    1.09k people

    In 2024, there were 3.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.54k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.03k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 568 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.12% of the people in N/A are hispanic (1.09k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    20.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.44k people
    20.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.48k people

    As of 2024, 20.5% of Wakefield, VA residents (2.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 20.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      315 ± 107
    2. Vietnam
      180 ± 72
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      101 ± 61

    N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in N/A.

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    Health

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 13.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    1.49%
    Uninsured
    62.6%
    Employer Coverage
    4.82%
    Medicaid
    10.7%
    Medicare
    16.8%
    Non-Group
    3.6%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 29.1% from 2.11% to 1.49%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.86k
    2024 Value
    ± 467
    −1.64%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −1.64%, from 5.96k employees to 5.86k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Management Occupations (1,155 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (843 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (633 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.86k
    2024 Value
    ± 467
    −1.64%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −1.64%, from 5.96k employees to 5.86k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,270 people), Public Administration (913 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (769 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $148,045
    Median earning men ± $9,098
    $90,069
    Median earning women ± $12,872

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($210,384), Manufacturing ($170,536), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($167,917).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($168,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($144,464), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,159).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Wakefield, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in N/A was $861,600 in 2024, which is 2.59 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $826,100 to $861,600, a 4.3% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 91.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in N/A have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $861,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,339
    $3,442
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$290
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    Rent vs Own

    91.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 91.6% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 92.1%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $237,975
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,354
    3.76k
    Number of Households
    ± 322

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.76k households in N/A grew to $237,975 from the previous year's value of $221,793.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (61.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (29.6%)
    3. Carpooled (4.65%)

    In 2024, 61.9% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.6%) and those who carpooled to work (4.65%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number
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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is Asian, followed by White and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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