Demographics in Wakefield, MA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wakefield?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

27,284

Male

13,815

50.6%

Female

13,469

49.4%

Median Age

42.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

88.0%

Black

0.8%

Hispanic

2.5%

Asian

4.8%

Two or More

5.0%

Other

1.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

42.4%

High School or Higher

58.0%

Foreign Born

10.2%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

47.8%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wakefield, MA has a population of 27,284 with a median age of 42.9. The racial makeup is 88.0% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 4.8% Asian. About 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.2%.