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Wayland

Michigan · 4,435 residents · 2.962 sq mi
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Wayland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,900. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,435
+13%since 2000
from 3,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.2
+11%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Wayland
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.6%(339)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(333)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(330)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(311)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(280)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.2%(673)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(541)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(476)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(562)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.8%(346)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.9%(173)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(71)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,071
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,852 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,476
+41%since 2000
from $18,077 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,763)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(82)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,849)
Black1.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(213)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other2.1%(92)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(81)
Peruvian0.4%(19)
Spaniard0.4%(16)
Ancestry
German33.7%(1,426)
Dutch23.3%(987)
Irish16.5%(698)
Polish8.3%(352)
English6.3%(268)
Italian3.7%(156)
French2.9%(122)
Scottish2.1%(90)
Czech1.3%(56)
American1.3%(54)
Norwegian0.7%(30)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(21)
Greek0.4%(16)
Lebanese0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married44.5%(784)
Married39.7%(698)
Widowed5.9%(104)
Divorced9.9%(174)
Women 15+
Never married31.8%(536)
Married40.7%(686)
Widowed9.4%(159)
Divorced18.1%(306)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayland, Michigan?

Wayland, Michigan has about 4,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayland, Michigan?

The typical household in Wayland, Michigan earns about $61,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayland, Michigan expensive?

In Wayland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $136,900, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Wayland, Michigan?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wayland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayland, Michigan?

About 7.0% of people in Wayland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayland, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,684 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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