Wayland is a city located in Allegan County Michigan. Wayland has a 2024 population of 4,501. Wayland is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,432 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayland is $75,359 with a poverty rate of 7.27%. The median age in Wayland is 33.5 years: 35.9 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,870 | 87.74% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 5.03% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.29% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,784 | 2.42 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 672 | 2.93 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 603 | 1.4 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 415 | 2.83 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Male | 94 | 3.52 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 329 | 12.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 504 | 18.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,093 | 40.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 605 | 22.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,421 | 2,310 | 518 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| Black | 82 | 76 | 9 |
| Asian | 57 | 57 | 31 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,091 | $68,159 | $81,767 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,269 | $49,661 | $29,024 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,421 | $52,578 | $40,684 |
| Some College | $65,016 | $65,417 | $62,375 |
$50,421
Average Earnings
$52,578
Average Male
$40,684
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.52% of Wayland residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,805 | 284 | 7.46% |
| Other | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 26 | 14.69% |
7.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.05%
Male Poverty Rate
6.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayland is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayland is White, with 7.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.97% |
| Some College | 5.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,490 | $82,841 |
| Households | $63,500 | $75,359 |
| Married Families | $97,308 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,042 | $54,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
191
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 6.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.01%
Born in Wayland
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
97.78% of Wayland residents were born in the United States, with 85.01% having been born in Michigan. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,587 | 17 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 4,570 | 17 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 4,553 | 18 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 4,535 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 4,518 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 4,501 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 4,484 | 61 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 4,423 | -11 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 4,434 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 4,432 | 196 | 4.63% |
| 2019 | 4,236 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 4,229 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 4,224 | 36 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 4,188 | 37 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 4,151 | 25 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 4,126 | 56 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 4,070 | 14 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 4,056 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4,056 | -24 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 4,080 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,939 | 1,188 | 43.18% |
| 1990 | 2,751 | -1,836 | -40.03% |