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Wayland

Missouri · 399 residents (2025 est.) · 0.673 sq mi
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Wayland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 68% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
+3%since 2000
from 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
652 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+31%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:399 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3214716217719211990201020202024Wayland
2024439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,455
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,034 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,044
+123%since 2000
from $11,240 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−18%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade45.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$383
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+44%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+91%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.0%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayland, Missouri?

Wayland, Missouri has about 439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayland, Missouri?

The typical household in Wayland, Missouri earns about $22,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayland, Missouri expensive?

In Wayland, Missouri, the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Wayland, Missouri?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wayland, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayland, Missouri?

About 11.4% of people in Wayland, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayland, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayland, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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