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Wayland

New York · 1,893 residents · 1.13 sq mi
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Wayland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,598. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,893
−4%since 1990
from 1,976 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,749 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+10%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wayland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,598
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,427 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,316
+58%since 1990
from $11,617 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $339 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
33.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,932)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.8%(15)
Diversity Score6%(118)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,828)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score6.5%(124)
Diversity Score
7
+10%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayland, New York?

Wayland, New York has about 1,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wayland, New York?

The typical household in Wayland, New York earns about $40,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayland, New York expensive?

In Wayland, New York, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Wayland, New York?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wayland, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayland, New York?

About 7.8% of people in Wayland, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayland, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayland, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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