Wakefield, Virginia
Town · Population 747 · #150 in Virginia
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About Wakefield
Wakefield is a tiny community in southeastern Virginia counting 747 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Wakefield is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 598 residents per square mile.
📰 Wakefield News Today
- Teen arrested in Wakefield crime spree; 3 more suspects sought WTVR.com · Aug 7
- Central Virginia Faces Life‑Threatening Flash Floods as Warning Stretches to 1:30 a.m. Forth.News · Aug 16
- NWS Wakefield Rainfall Reports Aug 3-5, 2026 National Weather Service (.gov) · Aug 5
- Virginia M. Johnson Obituary July 31, 2026 - Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home · Jul 31
- Obituary | Linda D. Gray j m wilkerson funeral establishment, inc. · Apr 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wakefield Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Wakefield — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wakefield
- Q Daddy's Pitmaster Barbecue — barbecue
- Virginia Diner
- Pino's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)747
Rank in state#150 of 227
Land area1.25 sq mi
Density598/sq mi
Coordinates36.9691, -76.9881