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Wayland

New York · 1,680 residents · 1.13 sq mi
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Wayland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,680
−11%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,487 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+17%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wayland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,598 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,515
+34%since 2000
from $18,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,828)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,573)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.3%(22)
Diversity Score7.4%(125)
Diversity Score
7
+13%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayland, New York?

Wayland, New York has about 1,680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayland, New York earns about $57,500 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Wayland, New York?

About 19.2% 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 13.8% 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 296 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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