Wakefield
City in Gogebic County, Michigan
Wakefield is a city in Gogebic County, Michigan, with 1,702 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,539 ft (469 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ramsay, 3.1 miles W.
- 1,702residents (2020 Census)
- 1,539 ftelevation · 469 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.4 km²
- 216 / sq mipopulation density
- 49968ZIP code
About Wakefield
Wakefield is a city in Gogebic County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,702 at the 2020 census.
Wakefield is located in the western Upper Peninsula about 10 miles (16 km) east of the Wisconsin border. The city is mostly surrounded by Wakefield Township, but the two are administered autonomously. U.S. Route 2 passes through the city, and M-28 has its western terminus in the city.
It is home to Sunday Lake, Snow River Mountain Resort, Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, and Gogebic County Community Mental Health Authority. Once a mining town, the economy is now based upon the forest industry, goods and services, and tourism.
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Living in Wakefield
- Median household income
- $55,759
- Median home value
- $79,100
- Median rent
- $649/mo
- Median age
- 52.8
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Wakefield had 1,702 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,702 |
|---|---|
| Density | 216 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wakefield at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Gogebic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,702 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.87 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4769° N, 89.9334° W |
| ZIP code | 49968 |
| Official website | cityofwakefield.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2682780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wakefield
- Ramsay3.1 mi W
- Bessemer5.5 mi W
- Ironwood10.5 mi W
- Marenisco12.7 mi SE
- Hurley, WI13.3 mi W
- Montreal, WI15.0 mi W
- Pence, WI16.6 mi W
- Lake Gogebic17.3 mi NE
- Bergland18.8 mi NE
- Iron Belt, WI19.1 mi W
- Mercer, WI22.4 mi S
- Saxon, WI22.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield
What county is Wakefield in?
Wakefield is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
What is the population of Wakefield, MI?
1,702 people lived in Wakefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wakefield, MI?
The ZIP code of Wakefield is 49968.
What is the elevation of Wakefield?
1,539 feet (469 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wakefield?
Ramsay (3.1 mi), Bessemer (5.5 mi), Ironwood (10.5 mi), Marenisco (12.7 mi), Hurley (13.3 mi).
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