Population 4,964 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wakefield
Household size in Wakefield
| Period | Wakefield | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.09 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.51 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Wakefield average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Tucson area overall, where it has 2.48 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.09, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.7 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Wakefield is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children.
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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Wakefield (20.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Wakefield has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Tucson 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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.1% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Wakefield rent their homes (40.1%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (50.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Compared with other Tucson neighborhoods, though, Wakefield has a lower share of renters than most.
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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wakefield: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Tucson area.
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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wakefield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods, only three have older homes.
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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $648 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $686 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $784 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $925 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$277 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wakefield pays $925 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest. Only two of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods have 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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wakefield: 10.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only three of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods have 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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.2% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.7% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 59.7% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.9% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over three in ten adults in Wakefield never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Only two of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Wakefield: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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 | 2.58 | 35.8 | 20.0% | 40.1% | 8.0% | 1958 | $925 | 10.1% | 68.9% | 6.6% |
| Bravo Park Lane | 2.24 | 41.1 | 7.5% | 51.8% | 7.9% | 1975 | $851 | 9.6% | 77.3% | 1.2% |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | 3.08 | 32.9 | 16.8% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 1987 | $1,365 | 10.9% | 73.9% | 4.3% |
| South Park | 2.65 | 30.6 | 27.9% | 47.4% | 2.8% | 1997 | $1,277 | 26.7% | 82.4% | 7.4% |
| Sunnyside | 3.17 | 30.6 | 22.5% | 43.1% | 5.6% | 1979 | $1,152 | 8.9% | 67.3% | 7.7% |
| Cherry Avenue | 2.86 | 36.9 | 22.2% | 34.7% | 4.5% | 1979 | $904 | 9.1% | 72.7% | 6.0% |
| Las Vistas | 3.06 | 31.7 | 21.1% | 57.5% | 4.0% | 1956 | $1,081 | 10.5% | 76.0% | 4.6% |
| Midvale Park | 2.76 | 31.8 | 26.6% | 42.9% | 7.4% | 1994 | $1,430 | 24.0% | 82.4% | 2.4% |
| Westside Development | 2.68 | 37.2 | 7.5% | 32.4% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,555 | 35.6% | 87.3% | 6.8% |
| Rancho Buena | 2.83 | 30.8 | 25.5% | 53.0% | 14.5% | 1992 | $1,068 | 10.7% | 74.2% | 9.1% |
| Armory Park | 2.35 | 24.5 | 3.3% | 77.6% | 12.4% | 1960 | $1,351 | 54.7% | 98.2% | 10.6% |
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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