Wakefield, Nebraska
Wakefield: City in Nebraska
About
Wakefield is a city located in the county of Dixon in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,451 and a population density of 508 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,362 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Wakefield
| Population : | 1,362 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Dixon County |
| Postal code : | 68784 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 2.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,404 feet / 428 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:42:50 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 477 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wakefield is located at 42°16'9"N 96°51'54"W (42.2691700, -96.8650400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wakefield
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wakefield decreased by 6.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,451 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,455 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,427 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,416 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,411 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,405 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,394 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,393 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,377 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,365 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,362 | -0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Wakefield (2)
People born in Wakefield, including football player Clarence Swanson, rower Lisa Rohde, .
List
Schools in Wakefield
College & universities near Wakefield, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181783 | Wayne State College | Wayne (NE) | 68787 |
Post offices near Wakefield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Post Office | Wakefield (NE) | 68784 |
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- Wakefield , New York A town in Westchester County, New York. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. Wakefield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wakefield Historical Society and the Wakefield Reservoir. with a population of 52,201 people.
- Wakefield , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 27,051 people.
- Wakefield , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 5,122 people.
- Wakefield , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 920 people.
- Wakefield , Virginia city in Sussex County, Virginia, United States of America with a population of 805 people.
- Wakefield , Michigan city in Gogebic County, Michigan with a population of 291 people.
Other cities in Dixon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dixon County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson | 789 | Village in Nebraska |
| Allen | 346 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Newcastle | 344 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Ponca | 318 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Concord | 129 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Martinsburg | 87 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Dixon | 80 | Village in Dixon county, Nebraska, USA |
| Maskell | 68 | Village in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States |
| Waterbury | 66 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wakefield distances to largest Nebraska cities
