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Wayland

Missouri · 533 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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Wayland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,264. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
+25%since 2000
from 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3214716217719211990201020202024Wayland
2024439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,264
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,034 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,868
+14%since 2000
from $11,240 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Median gross rent
$405
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(523)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+20%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayland, Missouri?

Wayland, Missouri has about 533 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayland, Missouri?

The typical household in Wayland, Missouri earns about $23,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayland, Missouri expensive?

In Wayland, Missouri, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Wayland, Missouri?

About 8.8% 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 25.8% 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 162 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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