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Wayland

Iowa · 964 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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Wayland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
964
+2%since 2000
from 945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+9%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7919001K1K1K1990201020202024Wayland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,007
+85%since 2000
from $15,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(892)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(30)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other6.4%(61)
Diversity Score22.8%(219)
Diversity Score
23
+975%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayland, Iowa?

Wayland, Iowa has about 964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayland, Iowa?

The typical household in Wayland, Iowa earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayland, Iowa expensive?

In Wayland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $92,400, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Wayland, Iowa?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wayland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayland, Iowa?

About 14.5% of people in Wayland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayland, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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