Wayland town is located in Steuben County New York. Wayland town has a 2024 population of 3,678. Wayland town is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,723 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayland town is $81,686 with a poverty rate of 18.69%. The median age in Wayland town is 38 years: 38.6 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,411 | 91.94% |
| Two or more races | 223 | 6.01% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,378 | 2.66 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 671 | 3.04 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 398 | 1.18 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 232 | 4.09 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Male | 77 | 2.75 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
3
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 4.82% |
| Associates Degree | 470 | 19.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 206 | 8.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,027 | 42.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 3.83% |
| Some College | 328 | 13.51% |
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 | 2,310 | 2,116 | 392 |
| Other Race | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 36 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,091 | $108,472 | $78,295 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,574 | $105,729 | $86,500 |
| High School Graduate | $38,065 | $41,550 | $27,121 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $13,958 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,398 | $50,625 | $38,188 |
| Some College | $42,281 | $56,188 | $28,301 |
$45,398
Average Earnings
$50,625
Average Male
$38,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.22% of Wayland town residents speak only English, while 0.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,280 | 492 | 15% |
| Multiple | 223 | 168 | 75.34% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 122 | 93.85% |
| Black | 7 | 5 | 71.43% |
| Other | 69 | 4 | 5.8% |
18.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.92%
Male Poverty Rate
17.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayland town is Hispanic, with 93.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayland town is Other, with 5.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.71% |
| High School | 15.68% |
| Some College | 9.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.58% |
| Female Employed | 7.24% |
| Male Employed | 5.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,412 | $90,453 |
| Households | $66,103 | $81,686 |
| Married Families | $92,216 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,442 | $46,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
250
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 9.8% |
| Other Race | 7 | 10.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
93.1%
Born in Wayland town
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.03%
Naturalized
99.76% of Wayland town residents were born in the United States, with 93.1% having been born in New York. 0.22% 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 | 3,648 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 3,654 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 3,660 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 3,666 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 3,672 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 3,678 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 3,684 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,690 | -15 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 3,705 | -18 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 3,723 | -195 | -4.98% |
| 2019 | 3,918 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 3,937 | -25 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 3,962 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 3,985 | -17 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 4,002 | -26 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 4,028 | -28 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 4,056 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 4,067 | -33 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 4,100 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 4,102 | 0 | 0% |