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Wayland

Kentucky · 389 residents · 2.708 sq mi
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Wayland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,125. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $25,800. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
+31%since 2000
from 298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+21%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2623704785856931990201020202024Wayland
2024316
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,125
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,134
+105%since 2000
from $7,886 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,800
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−56%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(11)
Diversity Score9.3%(36)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+117%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayland, Kentucky?

Wayland, Kentucky has about 389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wayland, Kentucky earns about $24,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayland, Kentucky expensive?

In Wayland, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $25,800, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Wayland, Kentucky?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wayland, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayland, Kentucky?

About 38.4% of people in Wayland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayland, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayland, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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