Wakefield, Kansas facts for kids
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Wakefield, Kansas
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Location within Clay County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Clay |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Wakefield, England |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 858 |
| • Density | 1,716/sq mi (665.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67487
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-74525 |
| GNIS ID | 2397167 |
Wakefield is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 858.
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History
Wakefield was founded in 1869. It was named for one of its founders, Rev. Richard Wake, but also because another founder was a native of Wakefield, England. The railroad was built through Wakefield in 1873.
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.
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.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 241 | — | |
| 1900 | 322 | 33.6% | |
| 1910 | 514 | 59.6% | |
| 1920 | 531 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 528 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 513 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 591 | 15.2% | |
| 1960 | 603 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 583 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 803 | 37.7% | |
| 1990 | 900 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 838 | −6.9% | |
| 2010 | 980 | 16.9% | |
| 2020 | 858 | −12.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
Area attractions
- Kansas Landscape Arboretum
Education
The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district and Wakefield High School. The Wakefield High School mascot is Bombers and the school colors are blue and white. The Wakefield Bombers won the Kansas State High School Boys class 1A Cross Country championship in 1973, 1984 and 1985.
Notable people
- William Avery, Governor of Kansas from 1965 to 1967
See also
In Spanish: Wakefield (Kansas) para niños
