Population 5,429 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wakefield
Household size in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Wakefield has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.4 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Wakefield is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Wakefield (24.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Wakefield has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Little Rock neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wakefield
Renters in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.3% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.2% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Wakefield rent: 63.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 61.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wakefield: 19.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only two of Little Rock's 22 neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Wakefield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $797 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $906 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wakefield pays $906 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $215 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Little Rock neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wakefield
Bachelor's degrees in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wakefield: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Little Rock neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.2% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wakefield is the same as the national rate: 89.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent. The rate is lower than in the Little Rock area as a whole (92.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wakefield has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wakefield compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 2.44 | 36.4 | 24.7% | 63.2% | 19.3% | 1966 | $906 | 14.1% | 89.3% | 3.1% |
| 65th Street West | 2.81 | 24.6 | 20.2% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,103 | 15.2% | 77.8% | 2.1% |
| Upper Baseline | 3.16 | 23.0 | 40.2% | 73.1% | 10.4% | 1976 | $1,057 | 11.5% | 78.7% | 3.4% |
| Cloverdale Watson | 1.91 | 38.7 | 15.4% | 63.3% | 7.2% | 1979 | $858 | 15.6% | 85.8% | 19.2% |
| Westwood | 2.44 | 43.4 | 16.2% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 1986 | $1,150 | 34.1% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
| Oak Forest | 2.36 | 32.1 | 18.1% | 58.1% | 16.0% | 1963 | $1,010 | 18.6% | 90.2% | 8.3% |
| Boyle Park | 2.10 | 28.6 | 35.5% | 44.3% | 13.6% | 1964 | $1,179 | 30.5% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| Stephens | 2.14 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 51.0% | 20.0% | 1975 | $1,107 | 14.4% | 86.5% | 4.8% |
| South End | 1.96 | 45.3 | 18.2% | 41.0% | 27.8% | 1953 | $1,040 | 24.3% | 82.1% | 5.1% |
| John Barrow | 2.43 | 41.8 | 17.4% | 54.4% | 13.8% | 1979 | $1,129 | 26.9% | 89.5% | 7.5% |
| Chicot West | 3.12 | 29.0 | 13.5% | 33.8% | 5.2% | 1984 | $1,179 | 20.3% | 82.7% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wakefield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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