Demographics & People — Wakefield, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,789 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 52.8 |
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| Total Households | 755 |
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| Family Households | 408 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,695 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 353 |
| Finnish | 293 |
| Italian | 262 |
| German | 242 |
| American | 233 |
| French (except Basque) | 108 |
| Polish | 91 |
| Other groups | 84 |
| Swedish | 83 |
| Irish | 82 |
Language
| English Only | 1,543 |
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| Spanish | 25 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,625 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 156 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,267 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wakefield, Michigan.
