Poverty Rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts
In Wakefield, Massachusetts, an estimated 1,133 of 26,671 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 4.2%.
- How many people in Wakefield, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Wakefield, Massachusetts, an estimated 1,133 of 26,671 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 59.62% lower than the Massachusetts average. In Wakefield, Massachusetts, an estimated 4.2% of 26,671 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 66.67% lower than the US average. In Wakefield, Massachusetts, an estimated 4.2% of 26,671 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
4.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.2% of 5 thousand people
Under 5 years
2.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
2.2% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
5.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
5.1% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
4.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.2% of 5 thousand people
18 to 64 years
4.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.2% of 16 thousand people
18 to 34 years
3.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
3.6% of 5 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.4% of 12 thousand people
60 years and over
5.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
5.3% of 7 thousand people
65 years and over
4.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.6% of 5 thousand people
White
3.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
3.3% of 24 thousand people
Black or African American
7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
7% of 272 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
0% of 10 people
Asian
7.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
7.6% of 1 thousand people
Some other race
36.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
36.1% of 252 people
Two or more races
14.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
14.9% of 925 people
Hispanic
22.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
22.7% of 688 people
White, not Hispanic
3.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
3.4% of 24 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
4.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.2% of 20 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
16.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
16.9% of 767 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
6.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
6.7% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.7% of 4 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
2.3% of 11 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
2.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
2.1% of 15 thousand people
Employed
2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
2% of 15 thousand people
Male
1.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
1.8% of 7 thousand people
Female
2.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
2.1% of 7 thousand people
Unemployed
4.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.4% of 620 people
Male
5.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
5.8% of 293 people
Female
3.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
3.1% of 327 people
Population 16 years and over
4.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4.3% of 22 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
0.4% of 11 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
5.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
5.1% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
10.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
10.4% of 6 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
11.5% of 5 thousand people
Male
15.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
15.8% of 2 thousand people
Female
8% Poverty Rate for single women in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
8% of 3 thousand people
18 to 24 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
18.8% of 276 people
25 to 34 years
2.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
2.9% of 1 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
13.6% of 596 people
45 to 54 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
7.8% of 716 people
55 to 64 years
19.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
19.5% of 837 people
65 to 74 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
17.9% of 825 people
75 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
6.7% of 764 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
0.8% of 3 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
15.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
15.4% of 855 people
Did not work
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
27.9% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wakefield, Massachusetts
2022
4%
Poverty Rate by City around Middlesex County
- Arlington, Massachusetts 5.4% of 45,566 people.
- Ayer, Massachusetts 7.6% of 2,879 people.
- Belmont, Massachusetts 3.9% of 26,798 people.
- Boston, Massachusetts 17.5% of 627,842 people.
- Brookline, Massachusetts 10.1% of 61,454 people.