Wakefield, MI Demographics

A map of Wakefield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,577	1,618	93.7%	95.1%
Multiracial	76	49	4.5%	2.9%
Asian	15	4	0.9%	0.2%
Native American/Other	9	14	0.5%	0.8%
Hispanic	6	15	0.4%	0.9%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Wakefield, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,683, a slight decrease from the 1,702 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wakefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wakefield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wakefield, that probability was 9.5% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wakefield is ranked the 337th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wakefield was ranked the 335th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wakefield's White Population

1,577 residents of Wakefield, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wakefield is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Wakefield ranks 51st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wakefield's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Wakefield's population has decreased from 95.1% to 93.7%.

Wakefield is more White than neighboring Ramsay (89.7% White), Bessemer (88.4% White), Ironwood (92.4% White), Marenisco (84.3% White), and Hurley (91.1% White).

Wakefield's Black Population

0 residents of Wakefield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wakefield is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Wakefield ranks 596th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wakefield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wakefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wakefield is less Black than neighboring Bessemer (0.6% Black), Ironwood (0.2% Black), and Hurley (0.2% Black).

Wakefield's Asian Population

15 residents of Wakefield, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wakefield is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Wakefield ranks 504th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wakefield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Asian residents' share of Wakefield's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

Wakefield is more Asian than neighboring Ramsay (0% Asian), and Ironwood (0.8% Asian). Wakefield is less Asian than neighboring Bessemer (1% Asian), and Hurley (1.9% Asian).

Wakefield's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Wakefield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wakefield is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wakefield ranks 685th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wakefield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wakefield's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Wakefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Marenisco (0% Hispanic). Wakefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Ramsay (5.4% Hispanic), Bessemer (4.5% Hispanic), Ironwood (2.9% Hispanic), and Hurley (4.3% Hispanic).

Wakefield's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Wakefield, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wakefield is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wakefield ranks 314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wakefield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wakefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Wakefield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ramsay (1.3% Native American/Other), Bessemer (3% Native American/Other), Ironwood (1.6% Native American/Other), Marenisco (14.8% Native American/Other), and Hurley (0.8% Native American/Other).

Wakefield's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Wakefield, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wakefield is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wakefield ranks 599th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wakefield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wakefield's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.5%.

Wakefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Ramsay (3.5% Multiracial), Bessemer (2.5% Multiracial), Ironwood (2% Multiracial), Marenisco (0% Multiracial), and Hurley (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.