Demographics & People — Wakefield, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,284 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~29,000 |
| Median Age | 42.4 |
| Total Households | 11,066 |
| Family Households | 7,115 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24,005 |
| Black or African American | 228 |
| Asian | 1,324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 668 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 8,155 |
| Italian | 6,930 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,150 |
| English | 3,285 |
| Other groups | 2,943 |
| German | 1,456 |
| Polish | 1,199 |
| French Canadian | 1,112 |
| French (except Basque) | 929 |
| American | 792 |
Language
| English Only | 22,147 |
| Spanish | 514 |
| Population 5+ | 25,431 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,051 |
| Population 18+ | 21,581 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 24.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wakefield, Massachusetts.