Census Bureau data for Wayland city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Wayland city
- What is the median household income in Wayland city?
- The median household income in Wayland city is $67,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Wayland city?
- The poverty rate in Wayland city is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Wayland city?
- $122,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Wayland city?
- The median gross rent in Wayland city is $693 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Wayland city residents have a college degree?
- 24.1% of adults in Wayland city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,140
Median Income
$67,000
Median Home Value
$122,200
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.7%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,833 (+23.7%)
Home Value:
+$31,200 (+34.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-11.1 pp (-83.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.5 pp (+36.9%)
Unemployment:
-12.0 pp (-94.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,140
Median Age
45.0
Female
55.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.6%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$67,000
±$13,850
-$6,147 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$69,076
Median Family Income
$78,750
Poverty Rate
2.2%
-4.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
6.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.7%
Household Income Distribution
$10–15k
1.2%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
8.7%
$35–50k
20.5%
$50–75k
19.8%
$75–100k
18.6%
$100–150k
23.8%
$150–200k
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
438
Owner-Occupied
76.2%
Renter-Occupied
23.8%
Vacancy Rate
7.8%
Median Home Value
$122,200
-$73,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$693
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
7.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
5.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.6%
$50–100k
15.6%
$100–200k
48.4%
$200–300k
18.2%
$300–500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.1%
$500–1k
55.2%
$1–1.5k
17.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3+
28.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
1.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
39.7%
1940–1969
5.5%
1970–1999
9.4%
2000–2009
6.2%
2010+
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.1%
-6.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.9%
Some College / Associate
32.8%
Less Than High School
0.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
-2.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.0%
Self-Employed
10.0%
Government Workers
20.7%
Private For-Profit
68.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Retail
14.5%
Prof. Services
9.0%
Construction
7.4%
Agriculture
7.1%
Public Admin
5.9%
Finance
4.5%
Transportation
3.3%
Wholesale
1.5%
Arts/Entmt.
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
26.9%
Production
26.0%
Sales
21.9%
Management
18.4%
Construction
6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.1 min
Drove Alone
83.4%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.0%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
404
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
8.0%
35–44
17.2%
45–54
16.6%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
9.1%
75–84
8.2%
85+
9.0%
Under 18: 17.4%
Working age (18–64): 82.6%
65 and over: 19.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
28.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.0%
Uninsured
2.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.9%
Has a Computer
94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023