Wakeman, Ohio
Village · Population 1,011 · #524 in Ohio
About Wakeman
Wakeman is a small town in northern Ohio counting 1,011 people who proudly call it home.
Wakeman holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,233 residents per square mile.
📰 Wakeman News Today
- Richard Foster Palmer Obituary (2026) - Wakeman, OH - Toft Funeral Home, Wakeman Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- Wakeman Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Natalie J. Berchin's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com · Jun 18
- Terese Keller Obituary (2026) - Wakeman, OH obituaries.sanduskyregister.com · Jul 3
- Ruth Burdick Stackhouse Obituary Jan 16, 2026 Eastman Funeral Home · Jan 16
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What Makes Wakeman Unique
- The only place in America named Wakeman — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wakeman
- Happy Lotus Nutrition (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,011
Rank in state#524 of 923
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density1,233/sq mi
Coordinates41.2532, -82.4027