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Wayland

County:
Allegan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.962
State:
Michigan

Wayland is a city located in Allegan County, Michigan. Wayland has a 2026 population of 4,597. Wayland is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 3.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,435 in 2020.

The median household income in Wayland is $74,464 with a poverty rate of 9.92%. The median age in Wayland is 34.3 years: 35.5 years for males, and 33.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.1 males.

4.6K
Total Population
1,552
Density (mi²)
27 0.59%
Growth

Wayland Population

Wayland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,597270.59%
20254,570270.59%
20244,543681.52%
20234,475531.2%
20224,422-10-0.23%
20214,432-3-0.07%
20204,435-2-0.05%
20194,23670.17%
20184,22950.12%
20174,224360.86%
20164,188370.89%
20154,151250.61%
20144,126561.38%
20134,070140.35%
20124,05600%
20114,056-24-0.59%
20104,08010.02%
20003,9391,18843.18%
19902,75100%

Median Age

Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 33.2 years
Male: 35.5 years

Wayland Adults

There are 3,263 adults, (646 of whom are seniors) in Wayland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,216 (49.7%)
Male: 2,241 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wayland includes 89.68% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,99789.68%
Two or more races2355.27%
Black or African American1122.51%
Asian621.39%
Other race270.61%
Native American240.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1513.39%
White400.9%
Other race270.61%
Native American240.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,95788.78%
Black or African American1122.51%
Two or more races841.88%
Asian621.39%

Wayland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wayland 's average per capita income is $51,566. Household income levels show a median of $74,464. The poverty rate stands at 9.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,949-
Families$86,190$96,847
Households$74,464$88,441
Non Families$61,172$61,820

$51,566

Average Income

$74,464

Median Household Income

9.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)